FRA to PVG: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 8,859 km (5,505 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 11h 35m, heading northeast. The distance is the same in either direction (PVG to FRA).
How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Shanghai (Pudong)?
The great-circle distance between Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is 8,859 km (5,505 mi, 4,783 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 FRA to PVG?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 11h 35m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. PVG is roughly northeast of FRA.
How is the FRA to PVG route written in code?
The pair is written FRA-PVG in IATA codes and EDDF-ZSPD in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Frankfurt Main Airport is FRA (EDDF), Shanghai Pudong International Airport is PVG (ZSPD).
| FRA | PVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Frankfurt Main Airport | Shanghai Pudong International Airport |
| ICAO code | EDDF | ZSPD |
| Country | Germany | China |
| Elevation | 364 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #6 | #11 |
EDDF starts with E, the ICAO prefix for northern Europe; ZSPD starts with Z, the prefix for China and Mongolia. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
PVG sits 351 ft (107 m) lower than FRA, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying FRA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Air China | CCA | Air China | Active |
| LH | Lufthansa | DLH | Lufthansa | 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 Frankfurt am Main from Shanghai (Pudong)?
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are 8,859 km (5,505 mi, 4,783 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from FRA to PVG?
A typical nonstop flight between FRA and PVG takes about 11h 35m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is PVG from FRA?
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies roughly northeast of Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA).
Which airlines fly FRA to PVG?
3 airlines appear on the FRA-PVG route in the open dataset, including Air China, Lufthansa, China Eastern Airlines.
Related routes
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