GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,857 km
11,096 miles
TNA
Jinan
China
Distance
17,857 km
11,096 mi / 9,642 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TNA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yaoqiang Airport
IATA Code GRU TNA
ICAO Code SBGR ZSJN
City Sao Paulo Jinan
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.860000, 117.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jinan (TNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yaoqiang Airport (TNA) in Jinan, China is 17,857 kilometers (11,096 miles / 9,642 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 22:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:44 in Jinan. 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 2,383 feet between the two airports. Yaoqiang Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Jinan (TNA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 309° (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 Yaoqiang Airport (TNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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