DXB
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
12,216 km
7,591 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,216 km
7,591 mi / 6,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-7h
Asia/Dubai
Heading
253°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DXB GRU
Airport Name Dubai International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DXB GRU
ICAO Code OMDB SBGR
City Dubai Sao Paulo
Country United Arab Emirates Brazil
Timezone Asia/Dubai America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 34 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 25.250000, 55.360000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Dubai (DXB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dubai International Airport (DXB) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,216 kilometers (7,591 miles / 6,596 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 14:33 in Dubai, it's 07:33 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 2,425 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Dubai International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Dubai (DXB) follows a heading of 70° (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 Dubai International Airport (DXB) 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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