CDG to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 9,266 km (5,758 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 5m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to CDG).
How far is it from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 9,266 km (5,758 mi, 5,004 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from CDG to PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly northeast of CDG.
How is the CDG to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written CDG-PVG in IATA codes and LFPG-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Charles de Gaulle International Airport is CDG (LFPG), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| CDG | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Charles de Gaulle International Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | LFPG | ZSPD |
| Country | France | China |
| Elevation | 392 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #5 | #11 |
LFPG starts with L, the ICAO prefix for southern Europe; ZSPD starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PVG sits 379 ft (116 m) lower than CDG, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying CDG to PVG
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF | Air France | AFR | Airfrans | Active |
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| MU | China Eastern Airlines | CES | China Eastern | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) from Shanghai (Pudong)?
Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 9,266 km (5,758 mi, 5,004 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from CDG to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between CDG and PVG takes about 12h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from CDG?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly northeast of Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).
Which airlines fly CDG to PVG?
3 airlines appear on the CDG-PVG route in the open dataset, including Air France, Air China, China Eastern Airlines.
Related routes
Other routes from Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG):
Other routes from Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG):
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