BIA
Bastia/Poretta
France
9,309 km
5,784 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,309 km
5,784 mi / 5,026 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BIA GRU
Airport Name Bastia-Poretta Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BIA GRU
ICAO Code LFKB SBGR
City Bastia/Poretta Sao Paulo
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 26 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 42.550000, 9.480000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bastia/Poretta (BIA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) in Bastia/Poretta, France to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,309 kilometers (5,784 miles / 5,026 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:37 in Bastia/Poretta, it's 06:37 in Sao Paulo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,433 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Bastia-Poretta Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bastia/Poretta (BIA) follows a heading of 38° (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 Bastia-Poretta Airport (BIA) 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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