GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,468 km
6,505 miles
SBZ
Sibiu
Romania
Distance
10,468 km
6,505 mi / 5,652 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
41°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU SBZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sibiu International Airport
IATA Code GRU SBZ
ICAO Code SBGR LRSB
City Sao Paulo Sibiu
Country Brazil Romania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,496 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 45.790000, 24.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sibiu (SBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) in Sibiu, Romania is 10,468 kilometers (6,505 miles / 5,652 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 41°.

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 Romania. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:39 in Sibiu. 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.

The return flight from Sibiu (SBZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Sibiu International Airport (SBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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