GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,922 km
10,515 miles
YEH
Yinchuan
China
Distance
16,922 km
10,515 mi / 9,137 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
51°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU YEH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yinchuan Helanshan Airport
IATA Code GRU YEH
ICAO Code SBGR _YEH
City Sao Paulo Yinchuan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,149 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.480000, 106.010000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yinchuan (YEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) in Yinchuan, China is 16,922 kilometers (10,515 miles / 9,137 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 21:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:11 in Yinchuan. 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 1,310 feet between the two airports. Yinchuan Helanshan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yinchuan (YEH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 295° (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 Yinchuan Helanshan Airport (YEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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