GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,437 km
7,107 miles
NJF
Najaf
Iraq
Distance
11,437 km
7,107 mi / 6,176 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NJF
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Al Najaf International Airport
IATA Code GRU NJF
ICAO Code SBGR ORNI
City Sao Paulo Najaf
Country Brazil Iraq
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baghdad
Elevation 2,459 ft 103 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 31.990000, 44.400000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Najaf (NJF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) in Najaf, Iraq is 11,437 kilometers (7,107 miles / 6,176 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Iraq. 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 04:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:31 in Najaf. 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 2,356 feet between the two airports. Al Najaf International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Najaf (NJF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 250° (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 Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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