GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,378 km
6,448 miles
SSH
Sharm el-Sheikh
Egypt
Distance
10,378 km
6,448 mi / 5,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
61°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SSH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sharm El Sheikh International Airport
IATA Code GRU SSH
ICAO Code SBGR HESH
City Sao Paulo Sharm el-Sheikh
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,459 ft 143 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.980000, 34.400000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt is 10,378 kilometers (6,448 miles / 5,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 61°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:42 in Sharm el-Sheikh. 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 2,316 feet between the two airports. Sharm El Sheikh International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sharm el-Sheikh (SSH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 245° (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 Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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