GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,079 km
8,749 miles
NSK
Norilsk
Russia
Distance
14,079 km
8,749 mi / 7,602 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
19°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NSK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Norilsk-Alykel Airport
IATA Code GRU NSK
ICAO Code SBGR UOOO
City Sao Paulo Norilsk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Krasnoyarsk
Elevation 2,459 ft 574 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 69.310000, 87.330000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Norilsk (NSK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) in Norilsk, Russia is 14,079 kilometers (8,749 miles / 7,602 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying north northeast at a heading of 19°.

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 12:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:07 in Norilsk. With a 10-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 1,885 feet between the two airports. Norilsk-Alykel Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Norilsk (NSK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 304° (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 Norilsk-Alykel Airport (NSK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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