ERF
Erfurt
Germany
9,995 km
6,211 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,995 km
6,211 mi / 5,397 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

ERF GRU
Airport Name Erfurt Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ERF GRU
ICAO Code EDDE SBGR
City Erfurt Sao Paulo
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,036 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 50.980000, 10.960000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Erfurt (ERF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Erfurt Airport (ERF) in Erfurt, Germany to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,995 kilometers (6,211 miles / 5,397 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Germany 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 02:05 in Erfurt, it's 22:05 in Sao Paulo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,423 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Erfurt Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Erfurt (ERF) follows a heading of 32° (north 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 Erfurt Airport (ERF) 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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