GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,604 km
8,453 miles
SKD
Samarkand
Uzbekistan
Distance
13,604 km
8,453 mi / 7,346 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
57°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SKD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Samarkand Airport
IATA Code GRU SKD
ICAO Code SBGR UTSS
City Sao Paulo Samarkand
Country Brazil Uzbekistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Samarkand
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,224 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.700000, 66.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Samarkand (SKD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Samarkand Airport (SKD) in Samarkand, Uzbekistan is 13,604 kilometers (8,453 miles / 7,346 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 57°.

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 Uzbekistan. 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 10:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:46 in Samarkand. 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.

The return flight from Samarkand (SKD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 265° (west). 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 Samarkand Airport (SKD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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