GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,205 km
9,448 miles
KRL
Korla
China
Distance
15,205 km
9,448 mi / 8,210 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU KRL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Korla Airport
IATA Code GRU KRL
ICAO Code SBGR ZWKL
City Sao Paulo Korla
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.700000, 86.130000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Korla (KRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Korla Airport (KRL) in Korla, China is 15,205 kilometers (9,448 miles / 8,210 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 20:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:44 in Korla. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Korla Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Korla (KRL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 280° (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 Korla Airport (KRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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