GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,983 km
6,203 miles
VAC
Cloppenburg
Germany
Distance
9,983 km
6,203 mi / 5,390 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VAC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Varrelbusch Airport
IATA Code GRU VAC
ICAO Code SBGR EDWU
City Sao Paulo Cloppenburg
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 128 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 52.910000, 8.040000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cloppenburg (VAC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Varrelbusch Airport (VAC) in Cloppenburg, Germany is 9,983 kilometers (6,203 miles / 5,390 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 Germany. 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 21:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:08 in Cloppenburg. 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 2,331 feet between the two airports. Varrelbusch Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Cloppenburg (VAC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 228° (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 Varrelbusch Airport (VAC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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