AJK
Araak
Iran
11,994 km
7,453 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
11,994 km
7,453 mi / 6,476 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6.5h
Asia/Tehran
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AJK GRU
Airport Name Arak Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AJK GRU
ICAO Code OIHR SBGR
City Araak Sao Paulo
Country Iran Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tehran America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,440 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 34.140000, 49.850000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Araak (AJK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arak Airport (AJK) in Araak, Iran to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11,994 kilometers (7,453 miles / 6,476 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 Iran 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 06:31 in Araak, it's 00:01 in Sao Paulo. With a 6.5-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 2,981 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Arak Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Araak (AJK) follows a heading of 60° (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 Arak Airport (AJK) 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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