GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,538 km
7,169 miles
LED
St. Petersburg
Russia
Distance
11,538 km
7,169 mi / 6,230 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GRU LED
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pulkovo Airport
IATA Code GRU LED
ICAO Code SBGR ULLI
City Sao Paulo St. Petersburg
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 2,459 ft 78 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 59.800000, 30.260000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to St. Petersburg (LED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pulkovo Airport (LED) in St. Petersburg, Russia is 11,538 kilometers (7,169 miles / 6,230 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Russia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:47 in St. Petersburg. 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 2,381 feet between the two airports. Pulkovo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from St. Petersburg (LED) 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 Pulkovo Airport (LED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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