GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,532 km
5,923 miles
QSR
Salerno
Italy
Distance
9,532 km
5,923 mi / 5,147 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
42°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU QSR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Salerno / Pontecagnano Airport
IATA Code GRU QSR
ICAO Code SBGR LIRI
City Sao Paulo Salerno
Country Brazil Italy
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Rome
Elevation 2,459 ft 119 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.620000, 14.910000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Salerno (QSR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Salerno / Pontecagnano Airport (QSR) in Salerno, Italy is 9,532 kilometers (5,923 miles / 5,147 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 42°.

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 Italy. 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 05:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:53 in Salerno. 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 2,340 feet between the two airports. Salerno / Pontecagnano Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Salerno (QSR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 234° (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 Salerno / Pontecagnano Airport (QSR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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