GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,492 km
11,490 miles
JJN
Quanzhou
China
Distance
18,492 km
11,490 mi / 9,985 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

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GRU JJN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Quanzhou Airport
IATA Code GRU JJN
ICAO Code SBGR ZSQZ
City Sao Paulo Quanzhou
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.800000, 118.590000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Quanzhou (JJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Quanzhou Airport (JJN) in Quanzhou, China is 18,492 kilometers (11,490 miles / 9,985 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 06:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:02 in Quanzhou. 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. Quanzhou Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Quanzhou (JJN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 273° (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 Quanzhou Airport (JJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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