The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Heihe Airport (HEK) in Heihe, China is 16,532 kilometers (10,272 miles / 8,926 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying north at a heading of 11°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:00 in Belo Horizonte, it's 04:00 in Heihe. 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 5,815 feet between the two airports. Heihe Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Heihe (HEK) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 344° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Heihe Airport (HEK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.