GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,117 km
8,772 miles
WRZ
Weerawila
Sri Lanka
Distance
14,117 km
8,772 mi / 7,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU WRZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wirawila Airport
IATA Code GRU WRZ
ICAO Code SBGR VCCW
City Sao Paulo Weerawila
Country Brazil Sri Lanka
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Colombo
Elevation 2,459 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.250000, 81.240000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Weerawila (WRZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wirawila Airport (WRZ) in Weerawila, Sri Lanka is 14,117 kilometers (8,772 miles / 7,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

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 Sri Lanka. 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 03:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:07 in Weerawila. With a 8.5-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 2,409 feet between the two airports. Wirawila Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Weerawila (WRZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 245° (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 Wirawila Airport (WRZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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