GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,322 km
5,792 miles
NSY
Sigonella Airport
Italy
Distance
9,322 km
5,792 mi / 5,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NSY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sigonella Airport
IATA Code GRU NSY
ICAO Code SBGR LICZ
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 2,459 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.400000, 14.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sigonella Airport (NSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sigonella Airport (NSY) in Sigonella Airport, Italy is 9,322 kilometers (5,792 miles / 5,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Italy. 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 01:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:11 in Sigonella Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,380 feet between the two airports. Sigonella Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sigonella Airport (NSY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 234° (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 Sigonella Airport (NSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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