Airport Comparison
| GRU | SOT | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Sodankyla Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | SOT |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | EFSO |
| City | Sao Paulo | Sodankyla |
| Country | Brazil | Finland |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Europe/Helsinki |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 602 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 67.390000, 26.620000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sodankyla (SOT) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sodankyla Airport (SOT) in Sodankyla, Finland is 11,714 kilometers (7,279 miles / 6,325 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.
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 09:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:04 in Sodankyla. 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 1,857 feet between the two airports. Sodankyla Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Sodankyla (SOT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Sodankyla Airport (SOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.