GBZ
Claris
New Zealand
12,051 km
7,488 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,051 km
7,488 mi / 6,507 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
140°
southeast

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GBZ GRU
Airport Name Great Barrier Aerodrome Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GBZ GRU
ICAO Code NZGB SBGR
City Claris Sao Paulo
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -36.240000, 175.470000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Claris (GBZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) in Claris, New Zealand to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,051 kilometers (7,488 miles / 6,507 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 New Zealand with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:25 in Claris, it's 16:25 in Sao Paulo. With a 16-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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Great Barrier Aerodrome.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Claris (GBZ) follows a heading of 215° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Great Barrier Aerodrome (GBZ) 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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