BMK
Borkum
Germany
9,969 km
6,194 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,969 km
6,194 mi / 5,383 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Berlin
Heading
227°
southwest

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BMK GRU
Airport Name Borkum Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BMK GRU
ICAO Code EDWR SBGR
City Borkum Sao Paulo
Country Germany Brazil
Timezone Europe/Berlin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 53.600000, 6.710000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Borkum (BMK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Borkum Airport (BMK) in Borkum, Germany to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,969 kilometers (6,194 miles / 5,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 23:27 in Borkum, it's 19:27 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 2,456 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Borkum Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Borkum (BMK) follows a heading of 28° (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 Borkum Airport (BMK) 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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