PVG
Shanghai
China
8,558 km
5,317 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
8,558 km
5,317 mi / 4,621 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
326°
northwest

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PVG XFW
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code PVG XFW
ICAO Code ZSPD EDHI
City Shanghai Hamburg
Country China Germany
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Europe/Berlin
Elevation 13 ft 23 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 53.540000, 9.840000

Shanghai (PVG) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 8,558 kilometers (5,317 miles / 4,621 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:50 in Shanghai, it's 05:50 in Hamburg. With a 7-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 Hamburg (XFW) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 55° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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