GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,170 km
10,669 miles
IQN
Qingyang
China
Distance
17,170 km
10,669 mi / 9,271 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IQN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Qingyang Airport
IATA Code GRU IQN
ICAO Code SBGR ZLQY
City Sao Paulo Qingyang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.800000, 107.600000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Qingyang (IQN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qingyang Airport (IQN) in Qingyang, China is 17,170 kilometers (10,669 miles / 9,271 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 05:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:44 in Qingyang. 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. Qingyang Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Qingyang (IQN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 292° (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 Qingyang Airport (IQN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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