GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,059 km
6,872 miles
WAE
Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
Saudi Arabia
Distance
11,059 km
6,872 mi / 5,972 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WAE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wadi Al Dawasir Airport
IATA Code GRU WAE
ICAO Code SBGR OEWD
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,062 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 20.500000, 45.200000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) in Wadi Al Dawasir Airport, Saudi Arabia is 11,059 kilometers (6,872 miles / 5,972 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 10:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:16 in Wadi Al Dawasir 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.

The return flight from Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Wadi Al Dawasir Airport (WAE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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