GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,127 km
7,535 miles
KIH
Kish Island
Iran
Distance
12,127 km
7,535 mi / 6,548 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
69°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KIH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kish International Airport
IATA Code GRU KIH
ICAO Code SBGR OIBK
City Sao Paulo Kish Island
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 26.530000, 53.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kish Island (KIH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kish International Airport (KIH) in Kish Island, Iran is 12,127 kilometers (7,535 miles / 6,548 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 69°.

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 Iran. 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 03:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:27 in Kish Island. With a 6.5-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 2,358 feet between the two airports. Kish International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kish Island (KIH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (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 Kish International Airport (KIH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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