GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,397 km
5,218 miles
IRO
Birao
Central African Republic
Distance
8,397 km
5,218 mi / 4,534 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
72°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IRO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Birao Airport
IATA Code GRU IRO
ICAO Code SBGR FEFI
City Sao Paulo Birao
Country Brazil Central African Republic
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Bangui
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,696 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 10.240000, 22.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Birao (IRO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Birao Airport (IRO) in Birao, Central African Republic is 8,397 kilometers (5,218 miles / 4,534 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east northeast at a heading of 72°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Central African Republic. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:35 in Birao. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Birao (IRO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 242° (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 Birao Airport (IRO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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