AAC
El Arish
Egypt
10,473 km
6,508 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,473 km
6,508 mi / 5,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAC GRU
Airport Name El Arish International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AAC GRU
ICAO Code HEAR SBGR
City El Arish Sao Paulo
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 121 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 31.070000, 33.840000 -23.440000, -46.470000

El Arish (AAC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from El Arish International Airport (AAC) in El Arish, Egypt to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,473 kilometers (6,508 miles / 5,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Egypt with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:10 in El Arish, it's 19:10 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,338 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than El Arish International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to El Arish (AAC) follows a heading of 58° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the El Arish International Airport (AAC) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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