GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,274 km
9,491 miles
JIR
Jiri
Nepal
Distance
15,274 km
9,491 mi / 8,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.75h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU JIR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jiri Airport
IATA Code GRU JIR
ICAO Code SBGR VNJI
City Sao Paulo Jiri
Country Brazil Nepal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kathmandu
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,000 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.620000, 86.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jiri (JIR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jiri Airport (JIR) in Jiri, Nepal is 15,274 kilometers (9,491 miles / 8,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Nepal. 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 03:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:51 in Jiri. With a 8.75-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 3,541 feet between the two airports. Jiri Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Jiri (JIR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Jiri Airport (JIR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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