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.