GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,567 km
9,052 miles
PLX
Semey
Kazakhstan
Distance
14,567 km
9,052 mi / 7,866 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PLX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Semey International Airport
IATA Code GRU PLX
ICAO Code SBGR UASS
City Sao Paulo Semey
Country Brazil Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Almaty
Elevation 2,459 ft 759 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 50.350000, 80.230000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Semey (PLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Semey International Airport (PLX) in Semey, Kazakhstan is 14,567 kilometers (9,052 miles / 7,866 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, 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 23:41 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:41 in Semey. 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 1,700 feet between the two airports. Semey International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Semey (PLX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 283° (west northwest). 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 Semey International Airport (PLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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