GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,821 km
11,073 miles
YNJ
Yanji
China
Distance
17,821 km
11,073 mi / 9,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GRU YNJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport
IATA Code GRU YNJ
ICAO Code SBGR ZYYJ
City Sao Paulo Yanji
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 624 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.880000, 129.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yanji (YNJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) in Yanji, China is 17,821 kilometers (11,073 miles / 9,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 9°.

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 04:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:46 in Yanji. 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 1,835 feet between the two airports. Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yanji (YNJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 349° (north). 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 Yanji Chaoyangchuan Airport (YNJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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