CAN
Guangzhou
China
17,973 km
11,168 miles
CGH
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,973 km
11,168 mi / 9,705 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

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CAN CGH
Airport Name Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport Congonhas Airport
IATA Code CAN CGH
ICAO Code ZGGG SBSP
City Guangzhou Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 50 ft 2,631 ft
Coordinates 23.390000, 113.300000 -23.630000, -46.660000

Guangzhou (CAN) to Sao Paulo (CGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China to Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,973 kilometers (11,168 miles / 9,705 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 17:40 in Guangzhou, it's 06:40 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 2,581 feet between the two airports. Congonhas Airport sits higher than Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (CGH) to Guangzhou (CAN) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Congonhas Airport (CGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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