Airport Comparison
| CYI | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Chiayi Airport | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport |
| IATA Code | CYI | GRU |
| ICAO Code | RCKU | SBGR |
| City | Chiayi City | Sao Paulo |
| Country | Taiwan | Brazil |
| Timezone | Asia/Taipei | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 85 ft | 2,459 ft |
| Coordinates | 23.460000, 120.390000 | -23.440000, -46.470000 |
Chiayi City (CYI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Chiayi Airport (CYI) in Chiayi City, Taiwan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 18,675 kilometers (11,604 miles / 10,084 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying west at a heading of 267°.
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 Taiwan 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 09:30 in Chiayi City, it's 22:30 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 2,374 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Chiayi Airport.
The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chiayi City (CYI) 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 Chiayi Airport (CYI) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.