GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,753 km
6,682 miles
SAH
Sana'a
Yemen
Distance
10,753 km
6,682 mi / 5,806 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SAH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sana'a International Airport
IATA Code GRU SAH
ICAO Code SBGR OYSN
City Sao Paulo Sana'a
Country Brazil Yemen
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Aden
Elevation 2,459 ft 7,216 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 15.480000, 44.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sana'a (SAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sana'a International Airport (SAH) in Sana'a, Yemen is 10,753 kilometers (6,682 miles / 5,806 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 Yemen. 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 05:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:26 in Sana'a. With a 6-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 4,757 feet between the two airports. Sana'a International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sana'a (SAH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Sana'a International Airport (SAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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