DNH
Dunhuang
China
15,954 km
9,913 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,954 km
9,913 mi / 8,614 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
285°
west northwest

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DNH GRU
Airport Name Dunhuang Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DNH GRU
ICAO Code ZLDH SBGR
City Dunhuang Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 40.160000, 94.810000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Dunhuang (DNH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dunhuang Airport (DNH) in Dunhuang, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,954 kilometers (9,913 miles / 8,614 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west northwest at a heading of 285°.

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 23:11 in Dunhuang, it's 12:11 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,459 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Dunhuang Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Dunhuang (DNH) follows a heading of 53° (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 Dunhuang Airport (DNH) 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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