GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,778 km
9,804 miles
HMI
Hami
China
Distance
15,778 km
9,804 mi / 8,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HMI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hami Airport
IATA Code GRU HMI
ICAO Code SBGR ZWHM
City Sao Paulo Hami
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,703 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.840000, 93.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hami (HMI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hami Airport (HMI) in Hami, China is 15,778 kilometers (9,804 miles / 8,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 13:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:08 in Hami. 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.

The return flight from Hami (HMI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 288° (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 Hami Airport (HMI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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