# Distance from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Varkaus / Joroinen (VRK)

> 11,526 km · estimated flight time 15h · Ultra-long-haul route.

## Summary

- **Distance**: 11,526 km / 7,162 mi / 6,224 nm
- **Estimated flight time**: 15h
- **Heading**: 28° (north northeast)
- **Return heading**: 245° (west southwest)
- **Classification**: Ultra-long-haul
- **Type**: International (Brazil) → Finland
- **Intercontinental**: South America → Europe
- **Time difference**: +6h (When it's 06:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:26 in Varkaus / Joroinen)
- **Elevation difference**: 2,173 ft (VRK is lower than GRU)

## Airports

### [Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gru-sao-paulo-guarulhos-governador-andre-franco-montoro-international-airport/1ef266df-9494-6840-af41-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Sao Paulo, Brazil
- ICAO: SBGR
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Coordinates: -23.440000, -46.470000
- Elevation: 2,459 ft

### [Varkaus Airport (VRK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vrk-varkaus-joroinen-varkaus-airport/1ef266de-c262-632c-bdba-06bb2780ed98)

- City: Varkaus / Joroinen, Finland
- ICAO: EFVR
- Timezone: Europe/Helsinki
- Coordinates: 62.170000, 27.870000
- Elevation: 286 ft

## Route notes

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.

Time-zone information: When it's 06:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:26 in Varkaus / Joroinen.
With a 6-hour time difference, expect significant jet lag.

## Related

- [Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/gru-sao-paulo-guarulhos-governador-andre-franco-montoro-international-airport/1ef266df-9494-6840-af41-06bb2780ed98)
- [Varkaus Airport (VRK)](https://www.flightduration.online/airport/vrk-varkaus-joroinen-varkaus-airport/1ef266de-c262-632c-bdba-06bb2780ed98)
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