GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,713 km
7,278 miles
QJB
Jubail
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,713 km
7,278 mi / 6,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU QJB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Jubail Airport
IATA Code GRU QJB
ICAO Code SBGR OEJB
City Sao Paulo Jubail
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,459 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.040000, 49.410000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jubail (QJB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Jubail Airport (QJB) in Jubail, Saudi Arabia is 11,713 kilometers (7,278 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 15:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:42 in Jubail. With a 6-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 2,433 feet between the two airports. Jubail Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Jubail (QJB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (west 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 Jubail Airport (QJB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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