GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,131 km
11,266 miles
HFE
Hefei
China
Distance
18,131 km
11,266 mi / 9,790 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
56°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU HFE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hefei Xinqiao International Airport
IATA Code GRU HFE
ICAO Code SBGR ZSOF
City Sao Paulo Hefei
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 210 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 31.990000, 116.970000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hefei (HFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) in Hefei, China is 18,131 kilometers (11,266 miles / 9,790 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 05:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:40 in Hefei. 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 2,249 feet between the two airports. Hefei Xinqiao International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hefei (HFE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 296° (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 Hefei Xinqiao International Airport (HFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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