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Connecting route · Brazil → China

Flights from Sao Paulo to Shenzhen

There are no direct flights from Sao Paulo to Shenzhen. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Frankfurt, about 25h 09m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 25h 09m
SAOSZXDXB

Sao Paulo to Shenzhen at a glance

Fastest journey25h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Sao Paulo to Shenzhen

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
SAO Dubai (DXB) SZX
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~25h 09m
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2
SAO Frankfurt (FRA) SZX
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~26h 09m
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3
SAO Johannesburg (JNB) SZX
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~25h 09m
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4
SAO London (LHR) SZX
Leg 1: British Airways, LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
Same alliance ~26h 20m
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5
SAO Barcelona (BCN) SZX
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil · Leg 2: Shenzhen Airlines
Same alliance ~25h 59m
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SAO Los Angeles (LAX) SZX
Leg 1: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines · Leg 2: Air China
Same alliance ~29h 27m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
18,038 km11,202 miles
Journey time
25h 09mestimate
Time difference
+11hShenzhen vs Sao Paulo
Currency in Shenzhen
CNY
Airports
GRU, VCP, CGH → SZX

Flights from Sao Paulo to Shenzhen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Sao Paulo to Shenzhen?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Frankfurt and Johannesburg. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Shenzhen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 25h 09m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 18,038 km.
Where do you change planes between Sao Paulo and Shenzhen?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA), Johannesburg (JNB) and London (LHR). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sao Paulo and Shenzhen?
Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH). Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).
What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Shenzhen?
Shenzhen is 11 hours ahead of Sao Paulo.

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