GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,485 km
10,865 miles
YCU
Yuncheng
China
Distance
17,485 km
10,865 mi / 9,441 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU YCU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Yuncheng Guangong Airport
IATA Code GRU YCU
ICAO Code SBGR ZBYC
City Sao Paulo Yuncheng
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,242 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.120000, 111.030000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yuncheng (YCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Yuncheng Guangong Airport (YCU) in Yuncheng, China is 17,485 kilometers (10,865 miles / 9,441 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 15:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:24 in Yuncheng. 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 1,217 feet between the two airports. Yuncheng Guangong Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yuncheng (YCU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 295° (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 Yuncheng Guangong Airport (YCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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