GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,068 km
6,256 miles
JSY
Syros Island
Greece
Distance
10,068 km
6,256 mi / 5,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU JSY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Syros Airport
IATA Code GRU JSY
ICAO Code SBGR LGSO
City Sao Paulo Syros Island
Country Brazil Greece
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Athens
Elevation 2,459 ft 236 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.420000, 24.950000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Syros Island (JSY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Syros Airport (JSY) in Syros Island, Greece is 10,068 kilometers (6,256 miles / 5,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:02 in Syros Island. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,223 feet between the two airports. Syros Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Syros Island (JSY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Syros Airport (JSY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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