Hong Kong to São Paulo
22h 47m The flight from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) covers 18,003 km (11,187 miles) and takes approximately 22h 47m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads west on an initial great-circle bearing of 263°, passing near 3.3° S, 35.1° 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 | 32h 44m | 33h 09m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 23h 05m | 23h 30m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 20h 00m | 20h 25m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 21h 11m | 21h 36m |
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
| HKG | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Hong Kong International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| City | Hong Kong | São Paulo |
| Country | Hong Kong | Brazil |
| ICAO | VHHH | SBGR |
| Coordinates | 22.3118, 113.9149 | -23.4313, -46.47 |
| Elevation | 28 ft | 2,461 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to São Paulo?
A non-stop flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 22h 47m. The great-circle distance is 18,003 km (11,187 miles, 9,721 nautical miles), flying west on an initial bearing of 263°.
How far is Hong Kong from São Paulo?
18,003 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 11,187 miles or 9,721 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 HKG and GRU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 18,003 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 47m 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.
Other routes from Hong Kong
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.