GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,570 km
7,189 miles
PJA
Pajala Airport
Sweden
Distance
11,570 km
7,189 mi / 6,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PJA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pajala Airport
IATA Code GRU PJA
ICAO Code SBGR ESUP
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Sweden
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Stockholm
Elevation 2,459 ft 542 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 67.250000, 23.070000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pajala Airport (PJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pajala Airport (PJA) in Pajala Airport, Sweden is 11,570 kilometers (7,189 miles / 6,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Sweden. 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 16:55 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:55 in Pajala Airport. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,917 feet between the two airports. Pajala Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Pajala Airport (PJA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 242° (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 Pajala Airport (PJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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