GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,365 km
11,412 miles
SQD
Shangrao
China
Distance
18,365 km
11,412 mi / 9,917 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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GRU SQD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sanqingshan
IATA Code GRU SQD
ICAO Code SBGR ZSSR
City Sao Paulo Shangrao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 340 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 28.380000, 117.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shangrao (SQD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sanqingshan (SQD) in Shangrao, China is 18,365 kilometers (11,412 miles / 9,917 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 17:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:47 in Shangrao. 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 2,119 feet between the two airports. Sanqingshan sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shangrao (SQD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 286° (west 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 Sanqingshan (SQD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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