GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,458 km
7,120 miles
SZS
Oban
New Zealand
Distance
11,458 km
7,120 mi / 6,187 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
203°
south southwest

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GRU SZS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ryans Creek Aerodrome
IATA Code GRU SZS
ICAO Code SBGR NZRC
City Sao Paulo Oban
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 62 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -46.900000, 168.100000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Oban (SZS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) in Oban, New Zealand is 11,458 kilometers (7,120 miles / 6,187 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying south southwest at a heading of 203°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:56 in Oban. With a 16-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 2,397 feet between the two airports. Ryans Creek Aerodrome sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Oban (SZS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 148° (south southeast). 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 Ryans Creek Aerodrome (SZS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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