GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,234 km
10,709 miles
NDG
Qiqihar
China
Distance
17,234 km
10,709 mi / 9,306 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
16°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NDG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport
IATA Code GRU NDG
ICAO Code SBGR ZYQQ
City Sao Paulo Qiqihar
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 477 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 47.240000, 123.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Qiqihar (NDG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) in Qiqihar, China is 17,234 kilometers (10,709 miles / 9,306 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northeast at a heading of 16°.

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 16:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:23 in Qiqihar. 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 1,982 feet between the two airports. Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Qiqihar (NDG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 339° (north 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 Qiqihar Sanjiazi Airport (NDG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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