GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,207 km
9,449 miles
IQM
Qiemo
China
Distance
15,207 km
9,449 mi / 8,211 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IQM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Qiemo Airport
IATA Code GRU IQM
ICAO Code SBGR ZWCM
City Sao Paulo Qiemo
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,108 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.150000, 85.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Qiemo (IQM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qiemo Airport (IQM) in Qiemo, China is 15,207 kilometers (9,449 miles / 8,211 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 21:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:16 in Qiemo. 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 1,649 feet between the two airports. Qiemo Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Qiemo (IQM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Qiemo Airport (IQM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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