BXY
Baikonur
Kazakhstan
13,347 km
8,294 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,347 km
8,294 mi / 7,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Almaty
Heading
266°
west

Airport Comparison

BXY GRU
Airport Name Krainiy Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BXY GRU
ICAO Code UAOL SBGR
City Baikonur Sao Paulo
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Almaty America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 299 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 45.620000, 63.220000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Baikonur (BXY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Krainiy Airport (BXY) in Baikonur, Kazakhstan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,347 kilometers (8,294 miles / 7,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west at a heading of 266°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 12:42 in Baikonur, it's 04:42 in Sao Paulo. With a 8-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 2,160 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Krainiy Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Baikonur (BXY) follows a heading of 50° (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 Krainiy Airport (BXY) 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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