GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,494 km
7,142 miles
IHN
Qishn
Yemen
Distance
11,494 km
7,142 mi / 6,206 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU IHN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Qishn Airport
IATA Code GRU IHN
ICAO Code SBGR OYQN
City Sao Paulo Qishn
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 2,459 ft 98 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 15.420000, 51.680000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Qishn (IHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Qishn Airport (IHN) in Qishn, Yemen is 11,494 kilometers (7,142 miles / 6,206 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Yemen. 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 01:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:30 in Qishn. 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 2,361 feet between the two airports. Qishn Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Qishn (IHN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 249° (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 Qishn Airport (IHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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