GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,178 km
6,324 miles
SCS
Shetland Islands
United Kingdom
Distance
10,178 km
6,324 mi / 5,496 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SCS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Scatsta Airport
IATA Code GRU SCS
ICAO Code SBGR EGPM
City Sao Paulo Shetland Islands
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,459 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 60.430000, -1.300000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shetland Islands (SCS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Scatsta Airport (SCS) in Shetland Islands, United Kingdom is 10,178 kilometers (6,324 miles / 5,496 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 22:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:09 in Shetland Islands. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,378 feet between the two airports. Scatsta Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shetland Islands (SCS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 221° (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 Scatsta Airport (SCS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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