GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,021 km
9,955 miles
ZER
Zero Airport
India
Distance
16,021 km
9,955 mi / 8,651 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU ZER
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Zero Airport
IATA Code GRU ZER
ICAO Code SBGR VEZO
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,403 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.590000, 93.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Zero Airport (ZER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Zero Airport (ZER) in Zero Airport, India is 16,021 kilometers (9,955 miles / 8,651 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 India. 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 09:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:08 in Zero Airport. 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 2,944 feet between the two airports. Zero Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Zero Airport (ZER) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 267° (west). 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 Zero Airport (ZER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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