Airport Comparison
| GRU | IXZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Vir Savarkar International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | IXZ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | VOPB |
| City | Sao Paulo | Port Blair |
| Country | Brazil | India |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Kolkata |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 11.640000, 92.730000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Port Blair (IXZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) in Port Blair, India is 15,513 kilometers (9,639 miles / 8,376 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east at a heading of 100°.
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 04:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:26 in Port Blair. 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 2,445 feet between the two airports. Vir Savarkar International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Port Blair (IXZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Vir Savarkar International Airport (IXZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.