Airport Comparison
| GRU | XIJ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base |
| IATA Code | GRU | XIJ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | OKAJ |
| City | Sao Paulo | Ahmed Al Jaber AB |
| Country | Brazil | Kuwait |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Kuwait |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 409 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 28.930000, 47.790000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) in Ahmed Al Jaber AB, Kuwait is 11,631 kilometers (7,227 miles / 6,280 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 64°.
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 Kuwait. 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 02:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:03 in Ahmed Al Jaber AB. 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 2,050 feet between the two airports. Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Ahmed Al Jaber AB (XIJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base (XIJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.