GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,508 km
6,529 miles
OBC
Obock
Djibouti
Distance
10,508 km
6,529 mi / 5,674 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU OBC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Obock Airport
IATA Code GRU OBC
ICAO Code SBGR HDOB
City Sao Paulo Obock
Country Brazil Djibouti
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 2,459 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 11.970000, 43.270000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Obock (OBC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Obock Airport (OBC) in Obock, Djibouti is 10,508 kilometers (6,529 miles / 5,674 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Djibouti. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:03 in Obock. 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 2,390 feet between the two airports. Obock Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Obock (OBC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Obock Airport (OBC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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