GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,215 km
10,697 miles
HET
Hohhot
China
Distance
17,215 km
10,697 mi / 9,295 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
41°
northeast

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GRU HET
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Baita International Airport
IATA Code GRU HET
ICAO Code SBGR ZBHH
City Sao Paulo Hohhot
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,556 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.850000, 111.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hohhot (HET) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China is 17,215 kilometers (10,697 miles / 9,295 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 12:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:40 in Hohhot. 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 1,097 feet between the two airports. Baita International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hohhot (HET) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 307° (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 Baita International Airport (HET) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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