BIY
Bisho
South Africa
7,164 km
4,452 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
7,164 km
4,452 mi / 3,868 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Johannesburg
Heading
258°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BIY GRU
Airport Name Bisho Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BIY GRU
ICAO Code FABE SBGR
City Bisho Sao Paulo
Country South Africa Brazil
Timezone Africa/Johannesburg America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,950 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -32.900000, 27.280000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bisho (BIY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bisho Airport (BIY) in Bisho, South Africa to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 7,164 kilometers (4,452 miles / 3,868 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying west southwest at a heading of 258°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting South Africa 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 15:49 in Bisho, it's 10:49 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bisho (BIY) follows a heading of 117° (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 Bisho Airport (BIY) 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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