ASM
Asmara
Eritrea
10,222 km
6,351 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,222 km
6,351 mi / 5,519 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Asmara
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ASM GRU
Airport Name Asmara International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ASM GRU
ICAO Code HHAS SBGR
City Asmara Sao Paulo
Country Eritrea Brazil
Timezone Africa/Asmara America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,661 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 15.290000, 38.910000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Asmara (ASM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asmara International Airport (ASM) in Asmara, Eritrea to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,222 kilometers (6,351 miles / 5,519 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 12:43 in Asmara, it's 06:43 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 5,202 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Asmara International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Asmara (ASM) follows a heading of 74° (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 Asmara International Airport (ASM) 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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