Airport Comparison
| GRU | VLU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Velikiye Luki Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | VLU |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | ULOL |
| City | Sao Paulo | Velikiye Luki |
| Country | Brazil | Russia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Europe/Moscow |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 328 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 56.380000, 30.610000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Velikiye Luki (VLU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) in Velikiye Luki, Russia is 11,405 kilometers (7,087 miles / 6,158 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 34°.
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 20:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:04 in Velikiye Luki. 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 2,131 feet between the two airports. Velikiye Luki Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Velikiye Luki (VLU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Velikiye Luki Airport (VLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.