GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,539 km
6,549 miles
OTP
Bucharest
Romania
Distance
10,539 km
6,549 mi / 5,691 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
43°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU OTP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Henri Coanda International Airport
IATA Code GRU OTP
ICAO Code SBGR LROP
City Sao Paulo Bucharest
Country Brazil Romania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bucharest
Elevation 2,459 ft 314 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 44.570000, 26.100000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bucharest (OTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) in Bucharest, Romania is 10,539 kilometers (6,549 miles / 5,691 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 43°.

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 Romania. 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 02:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:58 in Bucharest. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,145 feet between the two airports. Henri Coanda International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Bucharest (OTP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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