Brazil
ChinaSao Paulo (GRU) to Shenzhen (SZX) shipping route.
18,896 km by air, about 24 h 24 min in transit.
Air Distance Between Airports: Sao Paulo (GRU) and Shenzhen (SZX)
Airport to Airport Distance on the map, along the great circle.
Sao Paulo (GRU)AirShenzhen (SZX)Air freight transit time
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Airport to Airport Distance | 18,896 km (11,741 mi) |
| Straight line | 17,996 km |
| Flight time | 24 h 24 min |
| Assumption | 800 km/h block speed |
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About the Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shenzhen (SZX) shipping route by air
The air shipping route from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 18,896 km (10,203 nautical miles) along the flight path. The great circle distance between the airports is 17,996 km; airways, departure and arrival procedures add around 5%.
Flight time is about 24 h 24 min 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 SZX 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 Shenzhen 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, Shenzhen (SZX) is the 61st shortest by flight distance. Shorter flights from Sao Paulo: Guangzhou (18,850 km), Beijing (18,456 km) and Xi'an (18,188 km).
FAQ
What is the flight distance from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
18,896 km along the flight path (17,996 km great circle).
What is the flight time from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shenzhen (SZX)?
About 24 h 24 min 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 Shenzhen (SZX) 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.