GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,677 km
10,984 miles
HDG
Handan
China
Distance
17,677 km
10,984 mi / 9,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HDG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Handan Airport
IATA Code GRU HDG
ICAO Code SBGR ZBHD
City Sao Paulo Handan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 229 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.530000, 114.430000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Handan (HDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Handan Airport (HDG) in Handan, China is 17,677 kilometers (10,984 miles / 9,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 11:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:44 in Handan. 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 2,230 feet between the two airports. Handan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Handan (HDG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 303° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Handan Airport (HDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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