BGW
Baghdad
Iraq
11,470 km
7,127 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
11,470 km
7,127 mi / 6,193 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Baghdad
Heading
250°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BGW GRU
Airport Name Baghdad International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BGW GRU
ICAO Code ORBI SBGR
City Baghdad Sao Paulo
Country Iraq Brazil
Timezone Asia/Baghdad America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 114 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 33.260000, 44.230000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Baghdad (BGW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baghdad International Airport (BGW) in Baghdad, Iraq to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11,470 kilometers (7,127 miles / 6,193 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 250°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:11 in Baghdad, it's 15:11 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 2,345 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Baghdad International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Baghdad (BGW) follows a heading of 59° (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 Baghdad International Airport (BGW) 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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