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Flights from Shenzhen to Sao Paulo

There are no direct flights from Shenzhen to Sao Paulo. 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
SZXSAODXB

Shenzhen to Sao Paulo at a glance

Fastest journey25h 09mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shenzhen to Sao Paulo

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

1
SZX Dubai (DXB) SAO
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~25h 09m
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2
SZX Frankfurt (FRA) SAO
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways
Same alliance ~26h 09m
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3
SZX Johannesburg (JNB) SAO
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, South African Airways
Same alliance ~25h 09m
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4
SZX London (LHR) SAO
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, LATAM Brasil
Same alliance ~26h 20m
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5
SZX Barcelona (BCN) SAO
Leg 1: Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil
Same alliance ~25h 59m
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SZX Los Angeles (LAX) SAO
Leg 1: Air China · Leg 2: LATAM Brasil, Copa Airlines
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
-11hSao Paulo vs Shenzhen
Currency in Sao Paulo
BRL
Airports
SZX → GRU, VCP, CGH

Flights from Shenzhen to Sao Paulo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shenzhen to Sao Paulo?
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 Shenzhen to Sao Paulo?
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 Shenzhen and Sao Paulo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Frankfurt (FRA), Johannesburg (JNB) and London (LHR). China Southern Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shenzhen and Sao Paulo?
Shenzhen: Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). Sao Paulo: São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU), Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Congonhas–Deputado Freitas Nobre Airport (CGH).
What is the time difference between Shenzhen and Sao Paulo?
Sao Paulo is 11 hours behind Shenzhen.

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