GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,648 km
7,238 miles
ISU
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq
Distance
11,648 km
7,238 mi / 6,289 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU ISU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sulaymaniyah International Airport
IATA Code GRU ISU
ICAO Code SBGR ORSU
City Sao Paulo Sulaymaniyah
Country Brazil Iraq
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,494 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.560000, 45.320000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sulaymaniyah (ISU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq is 11,648 kilometers (7,238 miles / 6,289 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Iraq. 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 08:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:23 in Sulaymaniyah. 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.

The return flight from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Sulaymaniyah International Airport (ISU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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