GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,116 km
11,257 miles
KOW
Ganzhou
China
Distance
18,116 km
11,257 mi / 9,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

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GRU KOW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ganzhou Airport
IATA Code GRU KOW
ICAO Code SBGR ZSGZ
City Sao Paulo Ganzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.830000, 114.910000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ganzhou (KOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ganzhou Airport (KOW) in Ganzhou, China is 18,116 kilometers (11,257 miles / 9,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 04:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:40 in Ganzhou. 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 2,072 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ganzhou (KOW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 274° (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 Ganzhou Airport (KOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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