FRK
Fregate Island
Seychelles
11,063 km
6,874 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
11,063 km
6,874 mi / 5,974 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Indian/Mahe
Heading
245°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FRK GRU
Airport Name Fregate Island Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FRK GRU
ICAO Code FSSF SBGR
City Fregate Island Sao Paulo
Country Seychelles Brazil
Timezone Indian/Mahe America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 610 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -4.580000, 55.950000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Fregate Island (FRK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fregate Island Airport (FRK) in Fregate Island, Seychelles to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11,063 kilometers (6,874 miles / 5,974 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 Seychelles 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 13:25 in Fregate Island, it's 06:25 in Sao Paulo. With a 7-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 1,849 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Fregate Island Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fregate Island (FRK) follows a heading of 99° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Fregate Island Airport (FRK) 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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