CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
14,308 km
8,890 miles
NGQ
Shiquanhe
China
Distance
14,308 km
8,890 mi / 7,726 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
64°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

CNF NGQ
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Ngari Gunsa Airport
IATA Code CNF NGQ
ICAO Code SBCF ZUAL
City Belo Horizonte Shiquanhe
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,715 ft 14,022 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 32.100000, 80.050000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Shiquanhe (NGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) in Shiquanhe, China is 14,308 kilometers (8,890 miles / 7,726 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.

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 12:06 in Belo Horizonte, it's 23:06 in Shiquanhe. 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 11,307 feet between the two airports. Ngari Gunsa Airport sits higher than Tancredo Neves International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Shiquanhe (NGQ) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 270° (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 Ngari Gunsa Airport (NGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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