PVG
Shanghai
China
15,308 km
9,512 miles
VLN
Valencia
Venezuela
Distance
15,308 km
9,512 mi / 8,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

PVG VLN
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Arturo Michelena International Airport
IATA Code PVG VLN
ICAO Code ZSPD SVVA
City Shanghai Valencia
Country China Venezuela
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Caracas
Elevation 13 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 10.150000, -67.930000

Shanghai (PVG) to Valencia (VLN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) in Valencia, Venezuela is 15,308 kilometers (9,512 miles / 8,266 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with Venezuela. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:04 in Shanghai, it's 14:04 in Valencia. With a 12-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,398 feet between the two airports. Arturo Michelena International Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Valencia (VLN) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 348° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Arturo Michelena International Airport (VLN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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