GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,997 km
11,183 miles
SZX
Shenzhen
China
Distance
17,997 km
11,183 mi / 9,718 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU SZX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
IATA Code GRU SZX
ICAO Code SBGR ZGSZ
City Sao Paulo Shenzhen
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 22.640000, 113.810000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shenzhen (SZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) in Shenzhen, China is 17,997 kilometers (11,183 miles / 9,718 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 07:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:41 in Shenzhen. 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 2,446 feet between the two airports. Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shenzhen (SZX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 264° (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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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