GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,882 km
7,383 miles
VLK
Zavetnoe Airport
Russia
Distance
11,882 km
7,383 mi / 6,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
46°
northeast

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GRU VLK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Zavetnoe Airport
IATA Code GRU VLK
ICAO Code SBGR URRY
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 2,459 ft 431 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.540000, 43.650000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) in Zavetnoe Airport, Russia is 11,882 kilometers (7,383 miles / 6,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 46°.

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 Russia. 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 09:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:09 in Zavetnoe Airport. With a 6-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 2,028 feet between the two airports. Zavetnoe Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (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 Zavetnoe Airport (VLK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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