GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,116 km
6,286 miles
HEI
Busum
Germany
Distance
10,116 km
6,286 mi / 5,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GRU HEI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Heide-Busum Airport
IATA Code GRU HEI
ICAO Code SBGR EDXB
City Sao Paulo Busum
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 54.150000, 8.900000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Busum (HEI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) in Busum, Germany is 10,116 kilometers (6,286 miles / 5,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Germany. 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 08:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:08 in Busum. 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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Heide-Busum Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Busum (HEI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 229° (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 Heide-Busum Airport (HEI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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