GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,200 km
7,581 miles
GYD
Baku
Azerbaijan
Distance
12,200 km
7,581 mi / 6,588 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU GYD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Heydar Aliyev International Airport
IATA Code GRU GYD
ICAO Code SBGR UBBB
City Sao Paulo Baku
Country Brazil Azerbaijan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Baku
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.470000, 50.050000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Baku (GYD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) in Baku, Azerbaijan is 12,200 kilometers (7,581 miles / 6,588 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Azerbaijan. 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 19:55 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:55 in Baku. 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 2,449 feet between the two airports. Heydar Aliyev International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Baku (GYD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 256° (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 Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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