CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
16,286 km
10,120 miles
LJG
Lijiang
China
Distance
16,286 km
10,120 mi / 8,794 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
71°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF LJG
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Lijiang Airport
IATA Code CNF LJG
ICAO Code SBCF ZPLJ
City Belo Horizonte Lijiang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,715 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 26.680000, 100.250000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Lijiang (LJG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Lijiang Airport (LJG) in Lijiang, China is 16,286 kilometers (10,120 miles / 8,794 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 71°.

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 20:37 in Belo Horizonte, it's 07:37 in Lijiang. 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 2,715 feet between the two airports. Lijiang Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Lijiang (LJG) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 274° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) and Lijiang Airport (LJG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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