GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,026 km
8,094 miles
NCU
Nukus
Uzbekistan
Distance
13,026 km
8,094 mi / 7,033 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NCU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Nukus Airport
IATA Code GRU NCU
ICAO Code SBGR UTNN
City Sao Paulo Nukus
Country Brazil Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 2,459 ft 246 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.490000, 59.620000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nukus (NCU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nukus Airport (NCU) in Nukus, Uzbekistan is 13,026 kilometers (8,094 miles / 7,033 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 05:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:32 in Nukus. With a 8-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 2,213 feet between the two airports. Nukus Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Nukus (NCU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 262° (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 Nukus Airport (NCU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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