GIS
Gisborne
New Zealand
11,703 km
7,272 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
11,703 km
7,272 mi / 6,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GIS GRU
Airport Name Gisborne Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GIS GRU
ICAO Code NZGS SBGR
City Gisborne Sao Paulo
Country New Zealand Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Auckland America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 15 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -38.660000, 177.980000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Gisborne (GIS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gisborne Airport (GIS) in Gisborne, New Zealand to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11,703 kilometers (7,272 miles / 6,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 01:13 in Gisborne, it's 09:13 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 2,444 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Gisborne Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gisborne (GIS) 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 Gisborne Airport (GIS) 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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