GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,321 km
7,034 miles
SJY
Seinajoki / Ilmajoki
Finland
Distance
11,321 km
7,034 mi / 6,113 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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GRU SJY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Seinajoki Airport
IATA Code GRU SJY
ICAO Code SBGR EFSI
City Sao Paulo Seinajoki / Ilmajoki
Country Brazil Finland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Helsinki
Elevation 2,459 ft 302 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 62.690000, 22.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Seinajoki / Ilmajoki (SJY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Seinajoki Airport (SJY) in Seinajoki / Ilmajoki, Finland is 11,321 kilometers (7,034 miles / 6,113 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 Finland. 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 12:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:01 in Seinajoki / Ilmajoki. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,157 feet between the two airports. Seinajoki Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Seinajoki / Ilmajoki (SJY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Seinajoki Airport (SJY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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