GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,380 km
5,829 miles
GVA
Geneva
Switzerland
Distance
9,380 km
5,829 mi / 5,065 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU GVA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Geneva Cointrin International Airport
IATA Code GRU GVA
ICAO Code SBGR LSGG
City Sao Paulo Geneva
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Zurich
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.240000, 6.110000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Geneva (GVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) in Geneva, Switzerland is 9,380 kilometers (5,829 miles / 5,065 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:59 in Geneva. 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 1,048 feet between the two airports. Geneva Cointrin International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Geneva (GVA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 227° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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