PVG
Shanghai
China
12,870 km
7,997 miles
WVB
Walvis Bay
Namibia
Distance
12,870 km
7,997 mi / 6,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

PVG WVB
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Walvis Bay Airport
IATA Code PVG WVB
ICAO Code ZSPD FYWB
City Shanghai Walvis Bay
Country China Namibia
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Windhoek
Elevation 13 ft 299 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 -22.980000, 14.650000

Shanghai (PVG) to Walvis Bay (WVB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) in Walvis Bay, Namibia is 12,870 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

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 Namibia. 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 02:23 in Shanghai, it's 20:23 in Walvis Bay. 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 Walvis Bay (WVB) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 65° (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 Walvis Bay Airport (WVB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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