PVG
Shanghai
China
9,765 km
6,068 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
9,765 km
6,068 mi / 5,273 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
308°
northwest

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PVG WAX
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code PVG WAX
ICAO Code ZSPD HLZW
City Shanghai Zuwara
Country China Libya
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 13 ft 0 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 32.950000, 12.020000

Shanghai (PVG) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 9,765 kilometers (6,068 miles / 5,273 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:19 in Shanghai, it's 08:19 in Zuwara. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 54° (northeast). 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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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