PVG
Shanghai
China
11,537 km
7,169 miles
WKI
Hwange
Zimbabwe
Distance
11,537 km
7,169 mi / 6,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
257°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PVG WKI
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Hwange Airport
IATA Code PVG WKI
ICAO Code ZSPD FVWT
City Shanghai Hwange
Country China Zimbabwe
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Harare
Elevation 13 ft 2,500 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -18.360000, 26.520000

Shanghai (PVG) to Hwange (WKI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Hwange Airport (WKI) in Hwange, Zimbabwe is 11,537 kilometers (7,169 miles / 6,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 257°.

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 Zimbabwe. 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 11:01 in Shanghai, it's 05:01 in Hwange. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,487 feet between the two airports. Hwange Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Hwange (WKI) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 61° (east 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 Hwange Airport (WKI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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