BXH
Balkhash
Kazakhstan
14,250 km
8,854 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,250 km
8,854 mi / 7,694 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Asia/Qyzylorda
Heading
276°
west

Airport Comparison

BXH GRU
Airport Name Balkhash Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BXH GRU
ICAO Code UAAH SBGR
City Balkhash Sao Paulo
Country Kazakhstan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Qyzylorda America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,446 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 46.890000, 75.000000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Balkhash (BXH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Balkhash Airport (BXH) in Balkhash, Kazakhstan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,250 kilometers (8,854 miles / 7,694 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying west at a heading of 276°.

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 Kazakhstan 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 16:40 in Balkhash, it's 08:40 in Sao Paulo. With a 8-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 1,013 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Balkhash Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Balkhash (BXH) follows a heading of 48° (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 Balkhash Airport (BXH) 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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