PVG
Shanghai
China
9,692 km
6,022 miles
YGX
Gillam
Canada
Distance
9,692 km
6,022 mi / 5,233 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
19°
north northeast

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PVG YGX
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Gillam Airport
IATA Code PVG YGX
ICAO Code ZSPD CYGX
City Shanghai Gillam
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Winnipeg
Elevation 13 ft 476 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 56.360000, -94.710000

Shanghai (PVG) to Gillam (YGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Gillam Airport (YGX) in Gillam, Canada is 9,692 kilometers (6,022 miles / 5,233 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:24 in Shanghai, it's 02:24 in Gillam. With a 14-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 Gillam (YGX) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 329° (north northwest). 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 Gillam Airport (YGX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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