GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,004 km
11,187 miles
HKG
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Distance
18,004 km
11,187 mi / 9,721 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

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GRU HKG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Chek Lap Kok International Airport
IATA Code GRU HKG
ICAO Code SBGR VHHH
City Sao Paulo Hong Kong
Country Brazil Hong Kong
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Hong_Kong
Elevation 2,459 ft 28 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 22.310000, 113.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hong Kong (HKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) in Hong Kong, Hong Kong is 18,004 kilometers (11,187 miles / 9,721 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Hong Kong. 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 04:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:11 in Hong Kong. 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 2,431 feet between the two airports. Chek Lap Kok International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Chek Lap Kok International Airport (HKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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