GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,263 km
9,484 miles
URC
Urumqi
China
Distance
15,263 km
9,484 mi / 8,242 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
50°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU URC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Urumqi Diwopu International Airport
IATA Code GRU URC
ICAO Code SBGR ZWWW
City Sao Paulo Urumqi
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,125 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.910000, 87.470000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Urumqi (URC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) in Urumqi, China is 15,263 kilometers (9,484 miles / 8,242 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying northeast at a heading of 50°.

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 03:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:18 in Urumqi. 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.

The return flight from Urumqi (URC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 283° (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 Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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