GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,724 km
6,042 miles
SXU
Soddu
Ethiopia
Distance
9,724 km
6,042 mi / 5,250 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
81°
east

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GRU SXU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Soddu Airport
IATA Code GRU SXU
ICAO Code SBGR HASD
City Sao Paulo Soddu
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,400 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.820000, 37.750000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Soddu (SXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Soddu Airport (SXU) in Soddu, Ethiopia is 9,724 kilometers (6,042 miles / 5,250 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 81°.

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 Ethiopia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 20:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:00 in Soddu. With a 6-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 3,941 feet between the two airports. Soddu Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Soddu (SXU) 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 Soddu Airport (SXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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