CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
15,035 km
9,342 miles
SXJ
Shanshan
China
Distance
15,035 km
9,342 mi / 8,118 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
48°
northeast

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CNF SXJ
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Shanshan Airport
IATA Code CNF SXJ
ICAO Code SBCF ZWSS
City Belo Horizonte Shanshan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,715 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 42.910000, 90.250000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Shanshan (SXJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Shanshan Airport (SXJ) in Shanshan, China is 15,035 kilometers (9,342 miles / 8,118 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 48°.

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 20:26 in Belo Horizonte, it's 07:26 in Shanshan. 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 2,715 feet between the two airports. Shanshan Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Shanshan (SXJ) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 287° (west 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 Shanshan Airport (SXJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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