FAEL → ZSSS
East London, South Africa to Shanghai, China
Route Airports
Country Permit Flags
Key requirements for origin and destination countries. Full checklists on each country page.
South Africa
Full details →- AOC
- Not required
- Prepayment
- Not required
- FIR Routing
- Not required
- PIC Name
- Not required
China
Full details →- AOC
- Not required
- Prepayment
- Not required
- FIR Routing
- Not required
- PIC Name
- Not required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the great-circle distance from FAEL to ZSSS in nautical miles?
The great-circle distance from FAEL (East London, South Africa) to ZSSS (Shanghai, China) is approximately 6547 NM (12125 km). This is the direct track distance; actual flight distance will vary with routing and ATC.
What overflight and landing permits are required on the FAEL to ZSSS route?
Landing permits are required for both South Africa and China. Additionally, overflight clearances are required for every sovereign airspace transited on the filed routing — not just origin and destination. For a non-direct track, this typically means several additional country permits that are not shown in the country flags above. Assess your full routing against NOTAM and current permit status for each FIR transited.
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