AAT
Altay
China
15,196 km
9,442 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,196 km
9,442 mi / 8,205 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
288°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

AAT GRU
Airport Name Altay Air Base Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AAT GRU
ICAO Code ZWAT SBGR
City Altay Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 2,460 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 47.750000, 88.090000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Altay (AAT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Altay Air Base (AAT) in Altay, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,196 kilometers (9,442 miles / 8,205 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 288°.

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 China with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:51 in Altay, it's 15:51 in Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo (GRU) to Altay (AAT) follows a heading of 44° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Altay Air Base (AAT) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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