GRQ
Groningen
Netherlands
9,926 km
6,168 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,926 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Amsterdam
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRQ GRU
Airport Name Eelde Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GRQ GRU
ICAO Code EHGG SBGR
City Groningen Sao Paulo
Country Netherlands Brazil
Timezone Europe/Amsterdam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 17 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 53.120000, 6.580000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Groningen (GRQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eelde Airport (GRQ) in Groningen, Netherlands to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,926 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Netherlands 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 10:10 in Groningen, it's 06:10 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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Eelde Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Groningen (GRQ) follows a heading of 29° (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 Eelde Airport (GRQ) 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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