GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,142 km
7,545 miles
ZFA
Faro
Canada
Distance
12,142 km
7,545 mi / 6,556 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU ZFA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Faro Airport
IATA Code GRU ZFA
ICAO Code SBGR CZFA
City Sao Paulo Faro
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Vancouver
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,351 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 62.210000, -133.380000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Faro (ZFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Faro Airport (ZFA) in Faro, Canada is 12,142 kilometers (7,545 miles / 6,556 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Canada. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 01:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:01 in Faro. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Faro (ZFA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 104° (east southeast). 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 Faro Airport (ZFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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