GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,170 km
7,562 miles
THR
Tehran
Iran
Distance
12,170 km
7,562 mi / 6,571 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU THR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mehrabad International Airport
IATA Code GRU THR
ICAO Code SBGR OIII
City Sao Paulo Tehran
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,962 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.690000, 51.310000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tehran (THR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mehrabad International Airport (THR) in Tehran, Iran is 12,170 kilometers (7,562 miles / 6,571 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 Iran. 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 23:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:48 in Tehran. With a 6.5-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 1,503 feet between the two airports. Mehrabad International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tehran (THR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (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 Mehrabad International Airport (THR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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