AXU
Axum Airport
Ethiopia
10,157 km
6,311 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,157 km
6,311 mi / 5,484 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AXU GRU
Airport Name Axum Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AXU GRU
ICAO Code HAAX SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,959 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 14.150000, 38.770000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Axum Airport (AXU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Axum Airport (AXU) in Axum Airport, Ethiopia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,157 kilometers (6,311 miles / 5,484 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:12 in Axum Airport, it's 15:12 in Sao Paulo. 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 4,500 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Axum Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Axum Airport (AXU) follows a heading of 75° (east 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 Axum Airport (AXU) 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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