Beijing to São Paulo
22h 15m The flight from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) covers 17,577 km (10,922 miles) and takes approximately 22h 15m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads north-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 314°, passing near 40.3° N, 3.8° E at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 31h 57m | 32h 23m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 22h 32m | 22h 57m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 19h 32m | 19h 57m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 20h 41m | 21h 06m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| PEK | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Beijing Capital International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| City | Beijing | São Paulo |
| Country | China | Brazil |
| ICAO | ZBAA | SBGR |
| Coordinates | 40.0773, 116.5967 | -23.4313, -46.47 |
| Elevation | 116 ft | 2,461 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Beijing to São Paulo?
A non-stop flight from Beijing (PEK) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 22h 15m. The great-circle distance is 17,577 km (10,922 miles, 9,491 nautical miles), flying north-west on an initial bearing of 314°.
How far is Beijing from São Paulo?
17,577 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 10,922 miles or 9,491 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between PEK and GRU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 17,577 km the route is at the extreme end of what any airliner can fly non-stop, so a connection is likely. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 22h 15m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.