GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,894 km
10,498 miles
KMG
Kunming
China
Distance
16,894 km
10,498 mi / 9,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

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Airport Comparison

GRU KMG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kunming Wujiaba International Airport
IATA Code GRU KMG
ICAO Code SBGR ZPPP
City Sao Paulo Kunming
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,217 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.990000, 102.740000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kunming (KMG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) in Kunming, China is 16,894 kilometers (10,498 miles / 9,122 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 15:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:13 in Kunming. 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 3,758 feet between the two airports. Kunming Wujiaba International 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 Kunming (KMG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 267° (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 Kunming Wujiaba International Airport (KMG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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