AAY
Al Ghaidah International Airport
Yemen
11,573 km
7,191 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
11,573 km
7,191 mi / 6,249 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Aden
Heading
249°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AAY GRU
Airport Name Al Ghaidah International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AAY GRU
ICAO Code OYGD SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Yemen Brazil
Timezone Asia/Aden America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 134 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 16.190000, 52.170000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) in Al Ghaidah International Airport, Yemen to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11,573 kilometers (7,191 miles / 6,249 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

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 Yemen with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:08 in Al Ghaidah International Airport, it's 20:08 in Sao Paulo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,325 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Al Ghaidah International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) follows a heading of 78° (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 Al Ghaidah International Airport (AAY) 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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