GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,152 km
6,930 miles
SZF
Samsun
Turkey
Distance
11,152 km
6,930 mi / 6,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
49°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SZF
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Samsun Carsamba Airport
IATA Code GRU SZF
ICAO Code SBGR LTFH
City Sao Paulo Samsun
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,459 ft 18 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.250000, 36.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Samsun (SZF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) in Samsun, Turkey is 11,152 kilometers (6,930 miles / 6,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 49°.

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 Turkey. 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 14:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:11 in Samsun. 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 2,441 feet between the two airports. Samsun Carsamba Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Samsun (SZF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Samsun Carsamba Airport (SZF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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