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ChinaSao Paulo (GRU) to Chengdu (CTU) shipping route.
17,838 km by air, about 23 h in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Sao Paulo (GRU) and Chengdu (CTU)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Sao Paulo (GRU)AirChengdu (CTU)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 17,838 km (11,084 mi) |
| Straight line | 16,989 km |
| Flight time | 23 h |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chengdu (CTU) shipping route by air
Sao Paulo to Chengdu by air: flight distance 17,838 km, heading east from Brazil to China. The shortest line over the globe is 16,989 km, and real airways add the rest.
Flight time is about 23 h at 800 km/h block speed. On a route this long many freighters make a technical stop for fuel, so the shipment may land somewhere in between. Door to door air freight transit time is usually 1 to 3 days longer than the flight because of acceptance, security screening, customs and handling at both airports.
We have no direct flight data for GRU to CTU this week. Cargo on such pairs usually connects through a hub, which adds a day or more to the transit time.
Air freight rates are charged per kilogram of chargeable weight: the higher of the actual weight and the volume weight (length x width x height in cm divided by 6,000). Light, bulky cargo pays for space, so compact packing on Sao Paulo to Chengdu saves money. The shipment crosses from Brazil into China, so export and import customs clearance are part of the lead time.
Among 68 routes from Sao Paulo (GRU) in this directory, Chengdu (CTU) is the 55th shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Sao Paulo: Ho Chi Minh City (17,684 km), Bangkok (17,224 km) and Singapore (16,795 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chengdu (CTU)?
17,838 km along the flight path (16,989 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chengdu (CTU)?
About 23 h of flight at 800 km/h block speed. Door to door air freight usually takes 1 to 3 days more for handling and customs.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Chengdu (CTU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: flight distance is the great circle plus 5% for airways, time at 800 km/h. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all air distance between airports or the Shipping Routes Directory.