GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,119 km
6,288 miles
XFW
Hamburg
Germany
Distance
10,119 km
6,288 mi / 5,464 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU XFW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport
IATA Code GRU XFW
ICAO Code SBGR EDHI
City Sao Paulo Hamburg
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.540000, 9.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Hamburg (XFW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) in Hamburg, Germany is 10,119 kilometers (6,288 miles / 5,464 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Germany. 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 21:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:59 in Hamburg. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,436 feet between the two airports. Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Hamburg (XFW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 230° (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 Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport (XFW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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