GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,659 km
6,002 miles
SCN
Saarbrucken
Germany
Distance
9,659 km
6,002 mi / 5,215 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SCN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Saarbrucken Airport
IATA Code GRU SCN
ICAO Code SBGR EDDR
City Sao Paulo Saarbrucken
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,058 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 49.210000, 7.110000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Saarbrucken (SCN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) in Saarbrucken, Germany is 9,659 kilometers (6,002 miles / 5,215 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Germany. 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 10:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:38 in Saarbrucken. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,401 feet between the two airports. Saarbrucken Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Saarbrucken (SCN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 228° (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 Saarbrucken Airport (SCN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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