GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,947 km
8,666 miles
NQZ
Astana
Kazakhstan
Distance
13,947 km
8,666 mi / 7,531 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NQZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport
IATA Code GRU NQZ
ICAO Code SBGR UACC
City Sao Paulo Astana
Country Brazil Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Almaty
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,166 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.020000, 71.470000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Astana (NQZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) in Astana, Kazakhstan is 13,947 kilometers (8,666 miles / 7,531 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Kazakhstan. 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 03:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:41 in Astana. 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 1,293 feet between the two airports. Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Astana (NQZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 276° (west). 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 Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (NQZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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