CNF
Belo Horizonte
Brazil
16,011 km
9,949 miles
YZY
Zhangye
China
Distance
16,011 km
9,949 mi / 8,646 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

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CNF YZY
Airport Name Tancredo Neves International Airport Ganzhou
IATA Code CNF YZY
ICAO Code SBCF ZLZY
City Belo Horizonte Zhangye
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,715 ft 5,280 ft
Coordinates -19.620000, -43.970000 38.810000, 100.660000

Belo Horizonte (CNF) to Zhangye (YZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tancredo Neves International Airport (CNF) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil to Ganzhou (YZY) in Zhangye, China is 16,011 kilometers (9,949 miles / 8,646 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 13:08 in Belo Horizonte, it's 00:08 in Zhangye. 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 2,565 feet between the two airports. Ganzhou 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 Zhangye (YZY) to Belo Horizonte (CNF) follows a heading of 292° (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 Ganzhou (YZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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