GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,069 km
10,606 miles
YBP
Yibin
China
Distance
17,069 km
10,606 mi / 9,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU YBP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yibin Caiba Airport
IATA Code GRU YBP
ICAO Code SBGR ZUYB
City Sao Paulo Yibin
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 924 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 28.800000, 104.550000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yibin (YBP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yibin Caiba Airport (YBP) in Yibin, China is 17,069 kilometers (10,606 miles / 9,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 16:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:57 in Yibin. 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 1,535 feet between the two airports. Yibin Caiba Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yibin (YBP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 275° (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 Yibin Caiba Airport (YBP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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