GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,486 km
9,001 miles
SYS
Saskylakh
Russia
Distance
14,486 km
9,001 mi / 7,822 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
north

Airport Comparison

GRU SYS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Saskylakh Airport
IATA Code GRU SYS
ICAO Code SBGR UERS
City Sao Paulo Saskylakh
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 71.930000, 114.080000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Saskylakh (SYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Saskylakh Airport (SYS) in Saskylakh, Russia is 14,486 kilometers (9,001 miles / 7,822 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north at a heading of 8°.

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 Russia. 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 21:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:54 in Saskylakh. With a 12-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Saskylakh Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Saskylakh (SYS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 336° (north northwest). 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 Saskylakh Airport (SYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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