GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,210 km
7,587 miles
NHD
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Distance
12,210 km
7,587 mi / 6,593 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NHD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Al Minhad Air Base
IATA Code GRU NHD
ICAO Code SBGR OMDM
City Sao Paulo Dubai
Country Brazil United Arab Emirates
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dubai
Elevation 2,459 ft 165 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.030000, 55.370000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Dubai (NHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is 12,210 kilometers (7,587 miles / 6,593 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

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 United Arab Emirates. 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 20:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:59 in Dubai. With a 7-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 2,294 feet between the two airports. Al Minhad Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Dubai (NHD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (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 Al Minhad Air Base (NHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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