BPX
Bangda
China
16,338 km
10,152 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,338 km
10,152 mi / 8,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
273°
west

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BPX GRU
Airport Name Qamdo Bangda Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BPX GRU
ICAO Code ZUBD SBGR
City Bangda Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 14,219 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 30.550000, 97.110000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bangda (BPX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) in Bangda, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,338 kilometers (10,152 miles / 8,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west at a heading of 273°.

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 20:39 in Bangda, it's 09:39 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 11,760 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Qamdo Bangda Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bangda (BPX) follows a heading of 70° (east 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 Qamdo Bangda Airport (BPX) 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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