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AF5243 - AFR5243 Air France (AF)
SYD Sydney Australia
Flight SYD to PVG
PVG Shanghai China
Contact Airlines It may not operate on the date requested
Departure Sydney Airport
IATA: SYDICAO: YSSY
Scheduled 21:30
1 34
Arrival Shanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA: PVGICAO: ZSPD
Scheduled 05:00
1 None
AF5243 Detail
  • Type: International Flight
  • Flight Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes
  • Flight Distance: 7837 kms / 4869 miles
Airline
  • Air France
  • IATA: AF
  • ICAO: AFR
  • Operating Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday
Passenger Services
  • Service type: Normal passenger
  • Seats: 189
  • Freight capacity: 8.7 tons
  • Passenger classes: Economy, Business Class, Shuttle
More Detail
  • Aircraft: Boeing 787-9
  • Callsign: AFR5243
  • Departure Timezone: Australia/Sydney
  • Arrival Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Current Time in Sydney: Thursday 2025-11-20 03:46 AM
  • Current Time in Shanghai: Thursday 2025-11-20 00:46 AM

International flight Air France AF5243 takes off from Sydney (SYD) Australia to Shanghai (PVG) China. It's operated by Air France. The plane leaves Sydney Airport at 21:30 Australia/Sydney. The flight is expected to land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport at 05:00 Asia/Shanghai. The flight will last about 10 hours 30 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions, answered

How long is the flight from Sydney to Shanghai?

On average, nonstop flight takes 10 hour(s) 30 minutes, with the flight distance of 7837 km (4869 miles).

What type of aircraft is used for the Air France AF5243 flight?

All Air France AF5243 flights are operated using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.

Which terminal the flight Air France AF5243 is arriving at?

Flight Air France AF5243 arrives in Shanghai Pudong International Airport at Terminal 1.

How many Air France AF5243 flights are operated a week?

6 flights per week. The Flight Air France AF5243 is operated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday.