GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,858 km
8,611 miles
SGC
Surgut
Russia
Distance
13,858 km
8,611 mi / 7,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SGC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Surgut Airport
IATA Code GRU SGC
ICAO Code SBGR USRR
City Sao Paulo Surgut
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yekaterinburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 200 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 61.340000, 73.400000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Surgut (SGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Surgut Airport (SGC) in Surgut, Russia is 13,858 kilometers (8,611 miles / 7,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Russia. 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 14:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:16 in Surgut. With a 8-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 2,259 feet between the two airports. Surgut Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Surgut (SGC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 285° (west northwest). 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 Surgut Airport (SGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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