GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,501 km
7,768 miles
GUW
Atyrau
Kazakhstan
Distance
12,501 km
7,768 mi / 6,750 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU GUW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Atyrau International Airport
IATA Code GRU GUW
ICAO Code SBGR UATG
City Sao Paulo Atyrau
Country Brazil Kazakhstan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Oral
Elevation 2,459 ft -72 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 47.120000, 51.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Atyrau (GUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Atyrau International Airport (GUW) in Atyrau, Kazakhstan is 12,501 kilometers (7,768 miles / 6,750 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 17:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:29 in Atyrau. With a 8-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 2,531 feet between the two airports. Atyrau International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Atyrau (GUW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 259° (west). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Atyrau International Airport (GUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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