GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,803 km
9,819 miles
ZYL
Sylhet
Bangladesh
Distance
15,803 km
9,819 mi / 8,533 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

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GRU ZYL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Osmany International Airport
IATA Code GRU ZYL
ICAO Code SBGR VGSY
City Sao Paulo Sylhet
Country Brazil Bangladesh
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 2,459 ft 50 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.960000, 91.870000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sylhet (ZYL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Osmany International Airport (ZYL) in Sylhet, Bangladesh is 15,803 kilometers (9,819 miles / 8,533 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 06:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:28 in Sylhet. With a 9-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. Osmany International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sylhet (ZYL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (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 Osmany International Airport (ZYL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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