Airport Comparison
| GRU | RYK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Shaikh Zaid Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | RYK |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | OPRK |
| City | Sao Paulo | Rahim Yar Khan |
| Country | Brazil | Pakistan |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Karachi |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 271 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 28.380000, 70.280000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) in Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan is 13,736 kilometers (8,535 miles / 7,417 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.
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 Pakistan. 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 06:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:03 in Rahim Yar Khan. 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 2,188 feet between the two airports. Shaikh Zaid Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Rahim Yar Khan (RYK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 259° (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 Shaikh Zaid Airport (RYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.