GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,356 km
10,784 miles
SIA
Xi'an
China
Distance
17,356 km
10,784 mi / 9,371 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU SIA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Xiguan Airport
IATA Code GRU SIA
ICAO Code SBGR ZLSN
City Sao Paulo Xi'an
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.380000, 109.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Xi'an (SIA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Xiguan Airport (SIA) in Xi'an, China is 17,356 kilometers (10,784 miles / 9,371 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 00:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:35 in Xi'an. 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. Xiguan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Xi'an (SIA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 291° (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 Xiguan Airport (SIA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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