GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,234 km
6,359 miles
PZY
Piestany
Slovakia
Distance
10,234 km
6,359 mi / 5,526 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
37°
northeast

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GRU PZY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Piestany Airport
IATA Code GRU PZY
ICAO Code SBGR LZPP
City Sao Paulo Piestany
Country Brazil Slovakia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Bratislava
Elevation 2,459 ft 545 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.630000, 17.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Piestany (PZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Piestany Airport (PZY) in Piestany, Slovakia is 10,234 kilometers (6,359 miles / 5,526 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 37°.

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 Slovakia. 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 13:42 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:42 in Piestany. 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 1,914 feet between the two airports. Piestany Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Piestany (PZY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 236° (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 Piestany Airport (PZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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