DWC
Jebel Ali
United Arab Emirates
12,186 km
7,572 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,186 km
7,572 mi / 6,580 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DWC GRU
Airport Name Al Maktoum International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DWC GRU
ICAO Code OMDW SBGR
City Jebel Ali Sao Paulo
Country United Arab Emirates Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 114 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 24.900000, 55.160000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Jebel Ali (DWC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) in Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,186 kilometers (7,572 miles / 6,580 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying west southwest at a heading of 253°.

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 United Arab Emirates 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 22:46 in Jebel Ali, it's 15:46 in Sao Paulo. With a 7-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 2,345 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Al Maktoum International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Jebel Ali (DWC) follows a heading of 71° (east 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 Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) 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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