PVG
Shanghai
China
12,016 km
7,467 miles
XKA
Kantchari
Burkina Faso
Distance
12,016 km
7,467 mi / 6,488 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
298°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

PVG XKA
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Kantchari Airport
IATA Code PVG XKA
ICAO Code ZSPD DFEL
City Shanghai Kantchari
Country China Burkina Faso
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Ouagadougou
Elevation 13 ft 879 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 12.470000, 1.500000

Shanghai (PVG) to Kantchari (XKA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Kantchari Airport (XKA) in Kantchari, Burkina Faso is 12,016 kilometers (7,467 miles / 6,488 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west northwest at a heading of 298°.

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 09:31 in Shanghai, it's 01:31 in Kantchari. 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 Kantchari (XKA) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 51° (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 Kantchari Airport (XKA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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