GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,626 km
10,331 miles
JIC
Jinchang
China
Distance
16,626 km
10,331 mi / 8,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU JIC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jinchuan Airport
IATA Code GRU JIC
ICAO Code SBGR ZLJC
City Sao Paulo Jinchang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,740 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.540000, 102.350000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jinchang (JIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jinchuan Airport (JIC) in Jinchang, China is 16,626 kilometers (10,331 miles / 8,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 17:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:02 in Jinchang. 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 2,281 feet between the two airports. Jinchuan Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Jinchang (JIC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 291° (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 Jinchuan Airport (JIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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