GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,656 km
10,971 miles
LHK
Guanghua
China
Distance
17,656 km
10,971 mi / 9,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

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GRU LHK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Guangzhou MR Air Base
IATA Code GRU LHK
ICAO Code SBGR ZHGH
City Sao Paulo Guanghua
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.390000, 111.690000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Guanghua (LHK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) in Guanghua, China is 17,656 kilometers (10,971 miles / 9,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 23:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:31 in Guanghua. 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. Guangzhou MR Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Guanghua (LHK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 289° (west northwest). 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 Guangzhou MR Air Base (LHK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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