GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,705 km
7,273 miles
IMQ
Makou
Iran
Distance
11,705 km
7,273 mi / 6,320 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IMQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Makou Airport
IATA Code GRU IMQ
ICAO Code SBGR OITU
City Sao Paulo Makou
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.330000, 44.430000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Makou (IMQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Makou Airport (IMQ) in Makou, Iran is 11,705 kilometers (7,273 miles / 6,320 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 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 08:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:18 in Makou. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Makou Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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