GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,791 km
7,948 miles
IHR
Iran Shahr Airport
Iran
Distance
12,791 km
7,948 mi / 6,907 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
70°
east northeast

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GRU IHR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Iran Shahr Airport
IATA Code GRU IHR
ICAO Code SBGR OIZI
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,040 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.240000, 60.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) in Iran Shahr Airport, Iran is 12,791 kilometers (7,948 miles / 6,907 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 Iran. 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 07:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:03 in Iran Shahr Airport. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) 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 Iran Shahr Airport (IHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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