GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,850 km
6,742 miles
LTK
Latakia
Syria
Distance
10,850 km
6,742 mi / 5,858 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LTK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bassel Al-Assad International Airport
IATA Code GRU LTK
ICAO Code SBGR OSLK
City Sao Paulo Latakia
Country Brazil Syria
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Damascus
Elevation 2,459 ft 157 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.400000, 35.950000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Latakia (LTK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) in Latakia, Syria is 10,850 kilometers (6,742 miles / 5,858 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Syria. 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 04:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:24 in Latakia. 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 2,302 feet between the two airports. Bassel Al-Assad International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Latakia (LTK) 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 Bassel Al-Assad International Airport (LTK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.