GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,304 km
10,752 miles
KWE
Guiyang
China
Distance
17,304 km
10,752 mi / 9,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KWE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Longdongbao Airport
IATA Code GRU KWE
ICAO Code SBGR ZUGY
City Sao Paulo Guiyang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,736 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 26.540000, 106.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Guiyang (KWE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Longdongbao Airport (KWE) in Guiyang, China is 17,304 kilometers (10,752 miles / 9,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 19:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:38 in Guiyang. 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 1,277 feet between the two airports. Longdongbao Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Guiyang (KWE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 271° (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 Longdongbao Airport (KWE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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