Airport Comparison
| GRU | SHJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Sharjah International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | SHJ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | OMSJ |
| City | Sao Paulo | Sharjah |
| Country | Brazil | United Arab Emirates |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Dubai |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 111 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 25.330000, 55.520000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sharjah (SHJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates is 12,234 kilometers (7,602 miles / 6,606 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, 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 United Arab Emirates. 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 23:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:15 in Sharjah. With a 7-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 2,348 feet between the two airports. Sharjah International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Sharjah (SHJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (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 Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.