GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,772 km
6,072 miles
UDE
Uden
Netherlands
Distance
9,772 km
6,072 mi / 5,276 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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GRU UDE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Volkel Air Base
IATA Code GRU UDE
ICAO Code SBGR EHVK
City Sao Paulo Uden
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 2,459 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.660000, 5.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Uden (UDE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Volkel Air Base (UDE) in Uden, Netherlands is 9,772 kilometers (6,072 miles / 5,276 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Netherlands. 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 08:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:13 in Uden. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,387 feet between the two airports. Volkel Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Uden (UDE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 226° (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 Volkel Air Base (UDE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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