GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,038 km
7,480 miles
PGU
Asalouyeh
Iran
Distance
12,038 km
7,480 mi / 6,500 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU PGU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Persian Gulf International Airport
IATA Code GRU PGU
ICAO Code SBGR OIBP
City Sao Paulo Asalouyeh
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.380000, 52.740000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Asalouyeh (PGU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) in Asalouyeh, Iran is 12,038 kilometers (7,480 miles / 6,500 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 16:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:27 in Asalouyeh. 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 2,432 feet between the two airports. Persian Gulf International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Asalouyeh (PGU) 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 Persian Gulf International Airport (PGU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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