BLQ
Bologna
Italy
9,562 km
5,942 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,562 km
5,942 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Rome
Heading
231°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BLQ GRU
Airport Name Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BLQ GRU
ICAO Code LIPE SBGR
City Bologna Sao Paulo
Country Italy Brazil
Timezone Europe/Rome America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 123 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 44.540000, 11.290000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bologna (BLQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) in Bologna, Italy to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,562 kilometers (5,942 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 231°.

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 Italy 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 14:25 in Bologna, it's 10:25 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 2,336 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bologna (BLQ) follows a heading of 37° (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 Bologna / Borgo Panigale Airport (BLQ) 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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