ASA
Asab
Eritrea
10,494 km
6,520 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,494 km
6,520 mi / 5,666 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ASA GRU
Airport Name Assab International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ASA GRU
ICAO Code HHSB SBGR
City Asab Sao Paulo
Country Eritrea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 46 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 13.070000, 42.650000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Asab (ASA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Assab International Airport (ASA) in Asab, Eritrea to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,494 kilometers (6,520 miles / 5,666 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Eritrea 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 09:15 in Asab, it's 03:15 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 2,413 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Assab International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Asab (ASA) 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 Assab International Airport (ASA) 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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