GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,144 km
11,274 miles
WEH
Weihai
China
Distance
18,144 km
11,274 mi / 9,797 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
33°
north northeast

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GRU WEH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Weihai Airport
IATA Code GRU WEH
ICAO Code SBGR ZSWH
City Sao Paulo Weihai
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 145 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.190000, 122.230000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Weihai (WEH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Weihai Airport (WEH) in Weihai, China is 18,144 kilometers (11,274 miles / 9,797 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 13:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:29 in Weihai. 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 2,314 feet between the two airports. Weihai Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Weihai (WEH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 322° (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 Weihai Airport (WEH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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