CNI
Changhai
China
17,979 km
11,171 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,979 km
11,171 mi / 9,708 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CNI GRU
Airport Name Changhai Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CNI GRU
ICAO Code ZYCH SBGR
City Changhai Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 80 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 39.270000, 122.670000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Changhai (CNI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Changhai Airport (CNI) in Changhai, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,979 kilometers (11,171 miles / 9,708 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 14:03 in Changhai, it's 03:03 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 2,379 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Changhai Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Changhai (CNI) follows a heading of 28° (north 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 Changhai Airport (CNI) 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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