GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,694 km
6,023 miles
SPM
Trier
Germany
Distance
9,694 km
6,023 mi / 5,234 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SPM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Spangdahlem Air Base
IATA Code GRU SPM
ICAO Code SBGR ETAD
City Sao Paulo Trier
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 49.970000, 6.690000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Trier (SPM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) in Trier, Germany is 9,694 kilometers (6,023 miles / 5,234 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Germany. 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 09:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:32 in Trier. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,262 feet between the two airports. Spangdahlem Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Trier (SPM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 227° (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 Spangdahlem Air Base (SPM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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