CAI
Cairo
Egypt
10,218 km
6,349 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,218 km
6,349 mi / 5,517 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Cairo
Heading
244°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

CAI GRU
Airport Name Cairo International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CAI GRU
ICAO Code HECA SBGR
City Cairo Sao Paulo
Country Egypt Brazil
Timezone Africa/Cairo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 382 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 30.120000, 31.410000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Cairo (CAI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,218 kilometers (6,349 miles / 5,517 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 244°.

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 Egypt 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 09:36 in Cairo, it's 03:36 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 2,077 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Cairo International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cairo (CAI) follows a heading of 58° (east 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 Cairo International Airport (CAI) 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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