GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,644 km
10,963 miles
MDG
Mudanjiang
China
Distance
17,644 km
10,963 mi / 9,527 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

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GRU MDG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport
IATA Code GRU MDG
ICAO Code SBGR ZYMD
City Sao Paulo Mudanjiang
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 883 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 44.520000, 129.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mudanjiang (MDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (MDG) in Mudanjiang, China is 17,644 kilometers (10,963 miles / 9,527 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 14:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:18 in Mudanjiang. 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 1,576 feet between the two airports. Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mudanjiang (MDG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 350° (north). 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 Mudanjiang Hailang International Airport (MDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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