CKL
Moscow
Russia
11,817 km
7,343 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
11,817 km
7,343 mi / 6,381 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
252°
west southwest

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CKL GRU
Airport Name Chkalovskiy Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CKL GRU
ICAO Code UUMU SBGR
City Moscow Sao Paulo
Country Russia Brazil
Timezone Europe/Moscow America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 499 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 55.880000, 38.060000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Moscow (CKL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chkalovskiy Airport (CKL) in Moscow, Russia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11,817 kilometers (7,343 miles / 6,381 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 252°.

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 Russia 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 12:16 in Moscow, it's 06:16 in Sao Paulo. With a 6-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 1,960 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Chkalovskiy Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Moscow (CKL) follows a heading of 36° (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 Chkalovskiy Airport (CKL) 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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