FDH
Friedrichshafen
Germany
9,679 km
6,014 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,679 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
230°
southwest

Airport Comparison

FDH GRU
Airport Name Friedrichshafen Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FDH GRU
ICAO Code EDNY SBGR
City Friedrichshafen Sao Paulo
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,367 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 47.670000, 9.510000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Friedrichshafen (FDH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) in Friedrichshafen, Germany to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,679 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 230°.

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 02:25 in Friedrichshafen, it's 22:25 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 1,092 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Friedrichshafen Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Friedrichshafen (FDH) follows a heading of 34° (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 Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH) 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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