GPA
Patras
Greece
9,844 km
6,117 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,844 km
6,117 mi / 5,315 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Athens
Heading
238°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

GPA GRU
Airport Name Araxos Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GPA GRU
ICAO Code LGRX SBGR
City Patras Sao Paulo
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 46 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 38.150000, 21.430000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Patras (GPA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Araxos Airport (GPA) in Patras, Greece to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,844 kilometers (6,117 miles / 5,315 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Greece 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 21:48 in Patras, it's 15:48 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 2,413 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Araxos Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Patras (GPA) follows a heading of 47° (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 Araxos Airport (GPA) 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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