GIZ
Jizan
Saudi Arabia
10,654 km
6,620 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,654 km
6,620 mi / 5,753 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Riyadh
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

GIZ GRU
Airport Name Jizan Regional Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GIZ GRU
ICAO Code OEGN SBGR
City Jizan Sao Paulo
Country Saudi Arabia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Riyadh America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 16.900000, 42.590000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Jizan (GIZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) in Jizan, Saudi Arabia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,654 kilometers (6,620 miles / 5,753 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Saudi Arabia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:54 in Jizan, it's 06:54 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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Jizan Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jizan (GIZ) follows a heading of 74° (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 Jizan Regional Airport (GIZ) 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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