CGQ
Changchun
China
17,620 km
10,948 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,620 km
10,948 mi / 9,514 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
340°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

CGQ GRU
Airport Name Longjia Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CGQ GRU
ICAO Code ZYCC SBGR
City Changchun Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 706 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 44.000000, 125.690000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Changchun (CGQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Longjia Airport (CGQ) in Changchun, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,620 kilometers (10,948 miles / 9,514 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northwest at a heading of 340°.

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 01:03 in Changchun, it's 14:03 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 1,753 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Longjia Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Changchun (CGQ) follows a heading of 15° (north 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 Longjia Airport (CGQ) 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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