GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,666 km
7,870 miles
NBC
Nizhnekamsk
Russia
Distance
12,666 km
7,870 mi / 6,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
38°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NBC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Begishevo Airport
IATA Code GRU NBC
ICAO Code SBGR UWKE
City Sao Paulo Nizhnekamsk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 2,459 ft 643 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 55.560000, 52.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nizhnekamsk (NBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Begishevo Airport (NBC) in Nizhnekamsk, Russia is 12,666 kilometers (7,870 miles / 6,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 38°.

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 16:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:58 in Nizhnekamsk. 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 1,816 feet between the two airports. Begishevo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nizhnekamsk (NBC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (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 Begishevo Airport (NBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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