GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,150 km
10,656 miles
LZO
Luzhou
China
Distance
17,150 km
10,656 mi / 9,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LZO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Luzhou Airport
IATA Code GRU LZO
ICAO Code SBGR ZULZ
City Sao Paulo Luzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 28.850000, 105.390000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Luzhou (LZO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Luzhou Airport (LZO) in Luzhou, China is 17,150 kilometers (10,656 miles / 9,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 20:51 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:51 in Luzhou. 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. Luzhou Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Luzhou (LZO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 276° (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 Luzhou Airport (LZO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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