GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,201 km
11,310 miles
HIA
Huai'an
China
Distance
18,201 km
11,310 mi / 9,828 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HIA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lianshui Airport
IATA Code GRU HIA
ICAO Code SBGR ZSSH
City Sao Paulo Huai'an
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.790000, 119.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Huai'an (HIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lianshui Airport (HIA) in Huai'an, China is 18,201 kilometers (11,310 miles / 9,828 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 13:51 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:51 in Huai'an. 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 2,431 feet between the two airports. Lianshui Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Huai'an (HIA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Lianshui Airport (HIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.