FUO
Foshan
China
17,926 km
11,139 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,926 km
11,139 mi / 9,679 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
265°
west

Airport Comparison

FUO GRU
Airport Name Foshan Shadi Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FUO GRU
ICAO Code ZGFS SBGR
City Foshan Sao Paulo
Country China Brazil
Timezone Asia/Shanghai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 23.080000, 113.070000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Foshan (FUO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) in Foshan, China to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,926 kilometers (11,139 miles / 9,679 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying west at a heading of 265°.

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 22:21 in Foshan, it's 11:21 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 2,453 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Foshan Shadi Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Foshan (FUO) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Foshan Shadi Airport (FUO) 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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