GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,478 km
6,511 miles
JIB
Djibouti City
Djibouti
Distance
10,478 km
6,511 mi / 5,658 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU JIB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Djibouti-Ambouli Airport
IATA Code GRU JIB
ICAO Code SBGR HDAM
City Sao Paulo Djibouti City
Country Brazil Djibouti
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 2,459 ft 49 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 11.550000, 43.160000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Djibouti City (JIB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) in Djibouti City, Djibouti is 10,478 kilometers (6,511 miles / 5,658 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Djibouti. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 21:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:33 in Djibouti City. 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 2,410 feet between the two airports. Djibouti-Ambouli Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Djibouti City (JIB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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