BSY
Bardera Airport
Somalia
9,987 km
6,205 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,987 km
6,205 mi / 5,392 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BSY GRU
Airport Name Bardera Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BSY GRU
ICAO Code HCMD SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,200 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 2.340000, 42.310000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bardera Airport (BSY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bardera Airport (BSY) in Bardera Airport, Somalia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,987 kilometers (6,205 miles / 5,392 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 Somalia 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 07:59 in Bardera Airport, it's 01:59 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 1,741 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Bardera Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bardera Airport (BSY) follows a heading of 87° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bardera Airport (BSY) 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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