The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Cigli Airport (IGL) in Izmir, Turkey is 10,285 kilometers (6,391 miles / 5,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 23:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:43 in Izmir. 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 2,443 feet between the two airports. Cigli Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Izmir (IGL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 242° (west 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 Cigli Airport (IGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.