GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,034 km
11,206 miles
YNT
Yantai
China
Distance
18,034 km
11,206 mi / 9,737 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

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GRU YNT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Penglai Intl
IATA Code GRU YNT
ICAO Code SBGR ZSYT
City Sao Paulo Yantai
Country Brazil China
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 2,459 ft 154 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.660000, 120.990000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Yantai (YNT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Penglai Intl (YNT) in Yantai, China is 18,034 kilometers (11,206 miles / 9,737 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 14:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:12 in Yantai. 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 2,305 feet between the two airports. Penglai Intl sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Yantai (YNT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 319° (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 Penglai Intl (YNT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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