AYJ
Ayodhya
India
14,863 km
9,235 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,863 km
9,235 mi / 8,025 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8.5h
Asia/Kolkata
Heading
262°
west

Airport Comparison

AYJ GRU
Airport Name Maharishi Valmiki International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AYJ GRU
ICAO Code VEAY SBGR
City Ayodhya Sao Paulo
Country India Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kolkata America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 335 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 26.750000, 82.150000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Ayodhya (AYJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) in Ayodhya, India to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,863 kilometers (9,235 miles / 8,025 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 262°.

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 India 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 04:31 in Ayodhya, it's 20:01 in Sao Paulo. With a 8.5-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 2,124 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Maharishi Valmiki International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ayodhya (AYJ) follows a heading of 75° (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 Maharishi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ) 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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