AAH
Aachen
Germany
9,732 km
6,047 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,732 km
6,047 mi / 5,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
227°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AAH GRU
Airport Name Aachen-Merzbruck Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AAH GRU
ICAO Code EDKA SBGR
City Aachen Sao Paulo
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 623 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 50.820000, 6.190000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Aachen (AAH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) in Aachen, Germany to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,732 kilometers (6,047 miles / 5,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 227°.

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 Germany with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:56 in Aachen, it's 03:56 in Sao Paulo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,836 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Aachen-Merzbruck Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Aachen (AAH) follows a heading of 30° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aachen-Merzbruck Airport (AAH) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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