GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,568 km
7,188 miles
SUI
Sukhumi
Georgia
Distance
11,568 km
7,188 mi / 6,246 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SUI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sukhumi Dranda Airport
IATA Code GRU SUI
ICAO Code SBGR UGSS
City Sao Paulo Sukhumi
Country Brazil Georgia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tbilisi
Elevation 2,459 ft 53 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.860000, 41.130000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sukhumi (SUI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) in Sukhumi, Georgia is 11,568 kilometers (7,188 miles / 6,246 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Georgia. 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 06:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:10 in Sukhumi. 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 2,406 feet between the two airports. Sukhumi Dranda Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sukhumi (SUI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Sukhumi Dranda Airport (SUI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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