CHQ
Souda
Greece
9,902 km
6,153 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,902 km
6,153 mi / 5,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Athens
Heading
240°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

CHQ GRU
Airport Name Chania International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CHQ GRU
ICAO Code LGSA SBGR
City Souda Sao Paulo
Country Greece Brazil
Timezone Europe/Athens America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 490 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 35.530000, 24.150000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Souda (CHQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chania International Airport (CHQ) in Souda, Greece to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,902 kilometers (6,153 miles / 5,347 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 240°.

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 Greece 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 21:22 in Souda, it's 16:22 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,969 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Chania International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Souda (CHQ) follows a heading of 50° (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 Chania International Airport (CHQ) 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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