GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,880 km
9,246 miles
TCG
Tacheng
China
Distance
14,880 km
9,246 mi / 8,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TCG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tacheng Airport
IATA Code GRU TCG
ICAO Code SBGR ZWTC
City Sao Paulo Tacheng
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.670000, 83.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tacheng (TCG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tacheng Airport (TCG) in Tacheng, China is 14,880 kilometers (9,246 miles / 8,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 15:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:36 in Tacheng. 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. Tacheng Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tacheng (TCG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 282° (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 Tacheng Airport (TCG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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