GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,067 km
10,605 miles
THQ
Tianshui
China
Distance
17,067 km
10,605 mi / 9,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU THQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tianshui Maijishan Airport
IATA Code GRU THQ
ICAO Code SBGR ZLTS
City Sao Paulo Tianshui
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,590 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.560000, 105.860000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tianshui (THQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) in Tianshui, China is 17,067 kilometers (10,605 miles / 9,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 10:14 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:14 in Tianshui. 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 1,131 feet between the two airports. Tianshui Maijishan Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tianshui (THQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 287° (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 Tianshui Maijishan Airport (THQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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