The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) in Gorom-Gorom, Burkina Faso is 12,020 kilometers (7,469 miles / 6,490 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 300°.

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 Burkina Faso. 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 18:29 in Shanghai, it's 10:29 in Gorom-Gorom. With a 8-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 Gorom-Gorom (XGG) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 50° (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 Gorom-Gorom Airport (XGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.