BFJ
Bijie
China
17,170 km
10,669 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,170 km
10,669 mi / 9,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
272°
west

Airport Comparison

BFJ GRU
Airport Name Bijie Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BFJ GRU
ICAO Code ZUBJ SBGR
City Bijie Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,448 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 27.270000, 105.470000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bijie (BFJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bijie Airport (BFJ) in Bijie, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,170 kilometers (10,669 miles / 9,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 272°.

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 Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:50 in Bijie, it's 06:50 in Sao Paulo. With a 11-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 1,011 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Bijie Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bijie (BFJ) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bijie Airport (BFJ) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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