GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,131 km
7,538 miles
PYK
Payam Airport
Iran
Distance
12,131 km
7,538 mi / 6,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
58°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PYK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Payam Airport
IATA Code GRU PYK
ICAO Code SBGR OIIP
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,170 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.780000, 50.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Payam Airport (PYK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Payam Airport (PYK) in Payam Airport, Iran is 12,131 kilometers (7,538 miles / 6,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying east northeast at a heading of 58°.

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 11:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:40 in Payam Airport. 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 1,711 feet between the two airports. Payam Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Payam Airport (PYK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 254° (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 Payam Airport (PYK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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