CTU
Chengdu
China
16,989 km
10,556 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,989 km
10,556 mi / 9,173 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
278°
west

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CTU GRU
Airport Name Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CTU GRU
ICAO Code ZUUU SBGR
City Chengdu Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,625 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 30.580000, 103.950000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Chengdu (CTU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,989 kilometers (10,556 miles / 9,173 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying west at a heading of 278°.

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 15:07 in Chengdu, it's 04:07 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.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chengdu (CTU) follows a heading of 68° (east 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 Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) 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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