Airport Comparison
| GRU | KWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Guilin Liangjiang International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | KWL |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | ZGKL |
| City | Sao Paulo | Guilin City |
| Country | Brazil | China |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 570 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 25.220000, 110.040000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Guilin City (KWL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) in Guilin City, China is 17,630 kilometers (10,955 miles / 9,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 80°.
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 06:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:28 in Guilin City. 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 1,889 feet between the two airports. Guilin Liangjiang International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Guilin City (KWL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 270° (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 Guilin Liangjiang International Airport (KWL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.