GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,434 km
7,726 miles
KRW
Krasnovodsk
Turkmenistan
Distance
12,434 km
7,726 mi / 6,714 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

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GRU KRW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Turkmenbashi Airport
IATA Code GRU KRW
ICAO Code SBGR UTAK
City Sao Paulo Krasnovodsk
Country Brazil Turkmenistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ashgabat
Elevation 2,459 ft 279 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.060000, 53.010000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Krasnovodsk (KRW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) in Krasnovodsk, Turkmenistan is 12,434 kilometers (7,726 miles / 6,714 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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 Turkmenistan. 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 00:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:17 in Krasnovodsk. With a 8-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 2,180 feet between the two airports. Turkmenbashi Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Krasnovodsk (KRW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 257° (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 Turkmenbashi Airport (KRW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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