The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Socotra International Airport (SCT) in Socotra Islands, Yemen is 11,606 kilometers (7,212 miles / 6,267 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east at a heading of 82°.

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 Yemen. 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 20:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:44 in Socotra Islands. 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 2,313 feet between the two airports. Socotra International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Socotra Islands (SCT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 249° (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 Socotra International Airport (SCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.