GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,377 km
8,933 miles
KHG
Kashgar
China
Distance
14,377 km
8,933 mi / 7,763 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU KHG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kashgar Airport
IATA Code GRU KHG
ICAO Code SBGR ZWSH
City Sao Paulo Kashgar
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,529 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.540000, 76.020000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kashgar (KHG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kashgar Airport (KHG) in Kashgar, China is 14,377 kilometers (8,933 miles / 7,763 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 01:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:16 in Kashgar. 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 2,070 feet between the two airports. Kashgar Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kashgar (KHG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 271° (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 Kashgar Airport (KHG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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