GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,672 km
7,253 miles
IIL
Ilam
Iran
Distance
11,672 km
7,253 mi / 6,303 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
59°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IIL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ilam Airport
IATA Code GRU IIL
ICAO Code SBGR OICI
City Sao Paulo Ilam
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,404 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.590000, 46.400000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ilam (IIL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ilam Airport (IIL) in Ilam, Iran is 11,672 kilometers (7,253 miles / 6,303 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 59°.

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 16:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:13 in Ilam. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,945 feet between the two airports. Ilam Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ilam (IIL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 252° (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 Ilam Airport (IIL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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