GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,521 km
7,780 miles
KER
Kerman
Iran
Distance
12,521 km
7,780 mi / 6,761 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KER
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kerman Airport
IATA Code GRU KER
ICAO Code SBGR OIKK
City Sao Paulo Kerman
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,741 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 30.270000, 56.950000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kerman (KER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kerman Airport (KER) in Kerman, Iran is 12,521 kilometers (7,780 miles / 6,761 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Iran. 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 10:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:40 in Kerman. With a 6.5-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 3,282 feet between the two airports. Kerman Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Kerman (KER) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (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 Kerman Airport (KER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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