GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
6,779 km
4,212 miles
PBZ
Plettenberg Bay
South Africa
Distance
6,779 km
4,212 mi / 3,660 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
117°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PBZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Plettenberg Bay Airport
IATA Code GRU PBZ
ICAO Code SBGR FAPG
City Sao Paulo Plettenberg Bay
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -34.090000, 23.330000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) in Plettenberg Bay, South Africa is 6,779 kilometers (4,212 miles / 3,660 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with South Africa. 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 15:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:21 in Plettenberg Bay. 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 1,994 feet between the two airports. Plettenberg Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Plettenberg Bay (PBZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Plettenberg Bay Airport (PBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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