GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,043 km
10,590 miles
GYU
Guyuan
China
Distance
17,043 km
10,590 mi / 9,202 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU GYU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Guyuan Liupanshan Airport
IATA Code GRU GYU
ICAO Code SBGR ZLGY
City Sao Paulo Guyuan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,696 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.080000, 106.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Guyuan (GYU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) in Guyuan, China is 17,043 kilometers (10,590 miles / 9,202 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 56°.

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 01:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:54 in Guyuan. 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 3,237 feet between the two airports. Guyuan Liupanshan Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Guyuan (GYU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 291° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Guyuan Liupanshan Airport (GYU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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