GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,470 km
10,855 miles
TYN
Taiyuan
China
Distance
17,470 km
10,855 mi / 9,433 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

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GRU TYN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Taiyuan Wusu Airport
IATA Code GRU TYN
ICAO Code SBGR ZBYN
City Sao Paulo Taiyuan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,575 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.750000, 112.630000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Taiyuan (TYN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) in Taiyuan, China is 17,470 kilometers (10,855 miles / 9,433 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 14:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:27 in Taiyuan. 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.

The return flight from Taiyuan (TYN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 303° (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 Taiyuan Wusu Airport (TYN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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