PVG
Shanghai
China
9,005 km
5,595 miles
YZH
Slave Lake
Canada
Distance
9,005 km
5,595 mi / 4,862 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
29°
north northeast

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PVG YZH
Airport Name Shanghai Pudong International Airport Slave Lake Airport
IATA Code PVG YZH
ICAO Code ZSPD CYZH
City Shanghai Slave Lake
Country China Canada
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Edmonton
Elevation 13 ft 1,912 ft
Coordinates 31.140000, 121.810000 55.290000, -114.780000

Shanghai (PVG) to Slave Lake (YZH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in Shanghai, China to Slave Lake Airport (YZH) in Slave Lake, Canada is 9,005 kilometers (5,595 miles / 4,862 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 16:15 in Shanghai, it's 01:15 in Slave Lake. With a 15-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,899 feet between the two airports. Slave Lake Airport sits higher than Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

The return flight from Slave Lake (YZH) to Shanghai (PVG) follows a heading of 314° (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 Slave Lake Airport (YZH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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