GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,496 km
7,143 miles
IVC
Invercargill
New Zealand
Distance
11,496 km
7,143 mi / 6,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
204°
south southwest

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GRU IVC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Invercargill Airport
IATA Code GRU IVC
ICAO Code SBGR NZNV
City Sao Paulo Invercargill
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 5 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -46.410000, 168.310000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Invercargill (IVC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Invercargill Airport (IVC) in Invercargill, New Zealand is 11,496 kilometers (7,143 miles / 6,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 204°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:27 in Invercargill. With a 16-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 2,454 feet between the two airports. Invercargill Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Invercargill (IVC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 147° (south southeast). 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 Invercargill Airport (IVC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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