Airport Comparison
| 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.