GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,593 km
8,446 miles
IXY
Kandla
India
Distance
13,593 km
8,446 mi / 7,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

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GRU IXY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kandla Airport
IATA Code GRU IXY
ICAO Code SBGR VAKE
City Sao Paulo Kandla
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,459 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 23.110000, 70.100000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kandla (IXY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kandla Airport (IXY) in Kandla, India is 13,593 kilometers (8,446 miles / 7,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 India. 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 10:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 19:16 in Kandla. With a 8.5-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 2,363 feet between the two airports. Kandla Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kandla (IXY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 256° (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 Kandla Airport (IXY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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