BQS
Blagoveschensk
Russia
16,968 km
10,543 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,968 km
10,543 mi / 9,162 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Yakutsk
Heading
348°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

BQS GRU
Airport Name Ignatyevo Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BQS GRU
ICAO Code UHBB SBGR
City Blagoveschensk Sao Paulo
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Yakutsk America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 638 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 50.430000, 127.410000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Blagoveschensk (BQS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) in Blagoveschensk, Russia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,968 kilometers (10,543 miles / 9,162 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying north northwest at a heading of 348°.

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 Russia 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 22:07 in Blagoveschensk, it's 10:07 in Sao Paulo. With a 12-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 1,821 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Ignatyevo Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Blagoveschensk (BQS) follows a heading of 8° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ignatyevo Airport (BQS) 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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