GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,691 km
10,371 miles
SYM
Simao
China
Distance
16,691 km
10,371 mi / 9,012 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU SYM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Simao Airport
IATA Code GRU SYM
ICAO Code SBGR ZPSM
City Sao Paulo Simao
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 22.790000, 100.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Simao (SYM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Simao Airport (SYM) in Simao, China is 16,691 kilometers (10,371 miles / 9,012 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 11:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:58 in Simao. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Simao Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Simao (SYM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 262° (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 Simao Airport (SYM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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