BZI
Balikesir
Turkey
10,413 km
6,470 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,413 km
6,470 mi / 5,623 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
242°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BZI GRU
Airport Name Balikesir Merkez Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BZI GRU
ICAO Code LTBF SBGR
City Balikesir Sao Paulo
Country Turkey Brazil
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 340 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 39.620000, 27.930000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Balikesir (BZI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) in Balikesir, Turkey to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,413 kilometers (6,470 miles / 5,623 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 242°.

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 Turkey 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 13:45 in Balikesir, it's 07:45 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 2,119 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Balikesir Merkez Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Balikesir (BZI) follows a heading of 48° (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 Balikesir Merkez Airport (BZI) 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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