The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) in Sanming, China is 18,008 kilometers (11,190 miles / 9,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, 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 16:06 in Belo Horizonte, it's 03:06 in Sanming. 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 1,895 feet between the two airports. Sanming Shaxian Airport sits lower than Tancredo Neves International Airport.

The return flight from Sanming (SQJ) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). 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 Sanming Shaxian Airport (SQJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.