GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,700 km
7,270 miles
OMH
Urmia
Iran
Distance
11,700 km
7,270 mi / 6,318 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU OMH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Urmia Airport
IATA Code GRU OMH
ICAO Code SBGR OITR
City Sao Paulo Urmia
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,343 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.670000, 45.070000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Urmia (OMH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Urmia Airport (OMH) in Urmia, Iran is 11,700 kilometers (7,270 miles / 6,318 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 Iran. 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 23:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:34 in Urmia. With a 6.5-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 1,884 feet between the two airports. Urmia Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Urmia (OMH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 252° (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 Urmia Airport (OMH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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