ECN
Nicosia
Cyprus
10,635 km
6,608 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,635 km
6,608 mi / 5,743 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Nicosia
Heading
245°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

ECN GRU
Airport Name Ercan International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ECN GRU
ICAO Code LCEN SBGR
City Nicosia Sao Paulo
Country Cyprus Brazil
Timezone Asia/Nicosia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 404 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 35.150000, 33.500000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Nicosia (ECN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ercan International Airport (ECN) in Nicosia, Cyprus to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,635 kilometers (6,608 miles / 5,743 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 245°.

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 Cyprus 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 03:27 in Nicosia, it's 21:27 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 2,055 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Ercan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nicosia (ECN) follows a heading of 54° (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 Ercan International Airport (ECN) 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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