Airport Comparison
| GRU | SHE | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Taoxian Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | SHE |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | ZYTX |
| City | Sao Paulo | Shenyang |
| Country | Brazil | China |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Shanghai |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 198 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 41.640000, 123.480000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shenyang (SHE) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Taoxian Airport (SHE) in Shenyang, China is 17,787 kilometers (11,052 miles / 9,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.
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 11:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:40 in Shenyang. 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 2,261 feet between the two airports. Taoxian Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Shenyang (SHE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 332° (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 Taoxian Airport (SHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.