GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,040 km
10,588 miles
TFU
Tianfu
China
Distance
17,040 km
10,588 mi / 9,201 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TFU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Chengdu/Tianfu Airport
IATA Code GRU TFU
ICAO Code SBGR ZUTF
City Sao Paulo Tianfu
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,453 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 30.290000, 104.440000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tianfu (TFU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) in Tianfu, China is 17,040 kilometers (10,588 miles / 9,201 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 01:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:23 in Tianfu. 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 1,006 feet between the two airports. Chengdu/Tianfu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tianfu (TFU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 278° (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 Chengdu/Tianfu Airport (TFU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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