GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,869 km
6,132 miles
IGS
Manching
Germany
Distance
9,869 km
6,132 mi / 5,329 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IGS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ingolstadt Manching Airport
IATA Code GRU IGS
ICAO Code SBGR ETSI
City Sao Paulo Manching
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,202 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.720000, 11.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Manching (IGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ingolstadt Manching Airport (IGS) in Manching, Germany is 9,869 kilometers (6,132 miles / 5,329 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Germany. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 17:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:18 in Manching. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,257 feet between the two airports. Ingolstadt Manching Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Manching (IGS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 231° (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 Ingolstadt Manching Airport (IGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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