GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,825 km
9,833 miles
LTI
Altai
Mongolia
Distance
15,825 km
9,833 mi / 8,545 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

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GRU LTI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Altai Airport
IATA Code GRU LTI
ICAO Code SBGR ZMAT
City Sao Paulo Altai
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 2,459 ft 7,260 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.380000, 96.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Altai (LTI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Altai Airport (LTI) in Altai, Mongolia is 15,825 kilometers (9,833 miles / 8,545 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Mongolia. 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 08:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 19:57 in Altai. With a 11-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 4,801 feet between the two airports. Altai 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 Altai (LTI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 295° (west northwest). 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 Altai Airport (LTI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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