GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,456 km
11,468 miles
SZV
Suzhou
China
Distance
18,456 km
11,468 mi / 9,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

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GRU SZV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Guangfu Airport
IATA Code GRU SZV
ICAO Code SBGR ZSSZ
City Sao Paulo Suzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 31.260000, 120.400000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Suzhou (SZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guangfu Airport (SZV) in Suzhou, China is 18,456 kilometers (11,468 miles / 9,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, 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 05:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:21 in Suzhou. 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. Guangfu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Suzhou (SZV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 301° (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 Guangfu Airport (SZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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