GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
1,687 km
1,048 miles
PNZ
Petrolina
Brazil
Distance
1,687 km
1,048 mi / 911 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PNZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Senador Nilo Coelho Airport
IATA Code GRU PNZ
ICAO Code SBGR SBPL
City Sao Paulo Petrolina
Country Brazil Brazil
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bahia
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,263 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -9.360000, -40.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Petrolina (PNZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) in Petrolina, Brazil is 1,687 kilometers (1,048 miles / 911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is a domestic route within Brazil. Both airports operate in the same country, which may simplify travel requirements and documentation.

Time zone information: When it's 05:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:04 in Petrolina.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,196 feet between the two airports. Senador Nilo Coelho Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Petrolina (PNZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 201° (south 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 Senador Nilo Coelho Airport (PNZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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