GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,094 km
6,272 miles
SKG
Thessaloniki
Greece
Distance
10,094 km
6,272 mi / 5,450 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
45°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SKG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport
IATA Code GRU SKG
ICAO Code SBGR LGTS
City Sao Paulo Thessaloniki
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,459 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.520000, 22.970000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Thessaloniki (SKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) in Thessaloniki, Greece is 10,094 kilometers (6,272 miles / 5,450 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 45°.

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 Greece. 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 05:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:20 in Thessaloniki. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,437 feet between the two airports. Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Thessaloniki (SKG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 239° (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 Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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