GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,470 km
11,477 miles
KNH
Shang-I
Taiwan
Distance
18,470 km
11,477 mi / 9,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU KNH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kinmen Airport
IATA Code GRU KNH
ICAO Code SBGR RCBS
City Sao Paulo Shang-I
Country Brazil Taiwan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Taipei
Elevation 2,459 ft 93 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.430000, 118.360000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shang-I (KNH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kinmen Airport (KNH) in Shang-I, Taiwan is 18,470 kilometers (11,477 miles / 9,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Taiwan. 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 01:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:50 in Shang-I. 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 2,366 feet between the two airports. Kinmen Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shang-I (KNH) 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 Kinmen Airport (KNH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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