GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,889 km
8,009 miles
GWD
Gwadar
Pakistan
Distance
12,889 km
8,009 mi / 6,960 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU GWD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Gwadar International Airport
IATA Code GRU GWD
ICAO Code SBGR OPGD
City Sao Paulo Gwadar
Country Brazil Pakistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Karachi
Elevation 2,459 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.230000, 62.330000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gwadar (GWD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Gwadar International Airport (GWD) in Gwadar, Pakistan is 12,889 kilometers (8,009 miles / 6,960 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

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 Pakistan. 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 23:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:31 in Gwadar. 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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Gwadar International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Gwadar (GWD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (west 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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Gwadar International Airport (GWD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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