AKU
Aksu
China
14,729 km
9,152 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,729 km
9,152 mi / 7,953 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
275°
west

Airport Comparison

AKU GRU
Airport Name Aksu Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AKU GRU
ICAO Code ZWAK SBGR
City Aksu Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 41.260000, 80.290000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Aksu (AKU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aksu Airport (AKU) in Aksu, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,729 kilometers (9,152 miles / 7,953 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 275°.

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 18:40 in Aksu, it's 07:40 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,459 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Aksu Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Aksu (AKU) follows a heading of 55° (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 Aksu Airport (AKU) 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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