GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,444 km
7,732 miles
KSZ
Kotlas
Russia
Distance
12,444 km
7,732 mi / 6,719 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KSZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kotlas Airport
IATA Code GRU KSZ
ICAO Code SBGR ULKK
City Sao Paulo Kotlas
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 2,459 ft 184 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 61.240000, 46.700000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kotlas (KSZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kotlas Airport (KSZ) in Kotlas, Russia is 12,444 kilometers (7,732 miles / 6,719 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Russia. 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 17:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:47 in Kotlas. With a 6-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 2,275 feet between the two airports. Kotlas Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kotlas (KSZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Kotlas Airport (KSZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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