GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,156 km
10,039 miles
UGA
Bulgan
Mongolia
Distance
16,156 km
10,039 mi / 8,724 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

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GRU UGA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bulgan Airport
IATA Code GRU UGA
ICAO Code SBGR ZMBN
City Sao Paulo Bulgan
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,311 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.850000, 103.480000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bulgan (UGA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bulgan Airport (UGA) in Bulgan, Mongolia is 16,156 kilometers (10,039 miles / 8,724 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Mongolia. 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 16:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:36 in Bulgan. With a 11-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 1,852 feet between the two airports. Bulgan Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Bulgan (UGA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 306° (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 Bulgan Airport (UGA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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