GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,281 km
10,738 miles
HLH
Ulanhot
China
Distance
17,281 km
10,738 mi / 9,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HLH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ulanhot Airport
IATA Code GRU HLH
ICAO Code SBGR ZBUL
City Sao Paulo Ulanhot
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.200000, 122.010000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ulanhot (HLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ulanhot Airport (HLH) in Ulanhot, China is 17,281 kilometers (10,738 miles / 9,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 11:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:33 in Ulanhot. 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. Ulanhot Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ulanhot (HLH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 334° (north 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 Ulanhot Airport (HLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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