ERL
Erenhot
China
17,051 km
10,595 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,051 km
10,595 mi / 9,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ERL GRU
Airport Name Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ERL GRU
ICAO Code ZBER SBGR
City Erenhot Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,301 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 43.420000, 112.100000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Erenhot (ERL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) in Erenhot, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,051 kilometers (10,595 miles / 9,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 09:52 in Erenhot, it's 22:52 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.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Erenhot (ERL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Erenhot Saiwusu International Airport (ERL) 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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