GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,381 km
7,693 miles
SYJ
Sirjan Airport
Iran
Distance
12,381 km
7,693 mi / 6,685 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

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GRU SYJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sirjan Airport
IATA Code GRU SYJ
ICAO Code SBGR OIKY
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,846 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 29.550000, 55.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sirjan Airport (SYJ) in Sirjan Airport, Iran is 12,381 kilometers (7,693 miles / 6,685 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Iran. 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 17:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:40 in Sirjan Airport. With a 6.5-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 3,387 feet between the two airports. Sirjan 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 Sirjan Airport (SYJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 254° (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 Sirjan Airport (SYJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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