GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,752 km
8,545 miles
OAI
Bagram
Afghanistan
Distance
13,752 km
8,545 mi / 7,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU OAI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bagram Air Base
IATA Code GRU OAI
ICAO Code SBGR OAIX
City Sao Paulo Bagram
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,895 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.950000, 69.270000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bagram (OAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bagram Air Base (OAI) in Bagram, Afghanistan is 13,752 kilometers (8,545 miles / 7,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Afghanistan. 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 03:05 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:35 in Bagram. With a 7.5-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 2,436 feet between the two airports. Bagram Air Base sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Bagram (OAI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (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 Bagram Air Base (OAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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