GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,961 km
9,296 miles
JRG
Veer Surendra Sai
India
Distance
14,961 km
9,296 mi / 8,078 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
82°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU JRG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jharsuguda Airport
IATA Code GRU JRG
ICAO Code SBGR VEJH
City Sao Paulo Veer Surendra Sai
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,459 ft 757 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 21.910000, 84.050000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) in Veer Surendra Sai, India is 14,961 kilometers (9,296 miles / 8,078 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 India. 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 01:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:01 in Veer Surendra Sai. With a 8.5-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 1,702 feet between the two airports. Jharsuguda Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Veer Surendra Sai (JRG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 258° (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 Jharsuguda Airport (JRG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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