GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,813 km
7,340 miles
TBZ
Tabriz
Iran
Distance
11,813 km
7,340 mi / 6,379 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
55°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TBZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tabriz International Airport
IATA Code GRU TBZ
ICAO Code SBGR OITT
City Sao Paulo Tabriz
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,459 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.130000, 46.230000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tabriz (TBZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) in Tabriz, Iran is 11,813 kilometers (7,340 miles / 6,379 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northeast at a heading of 55°.

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 13:46 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:16 in Tabriz. 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 2,000 feet between the two airports. Tabriz International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tabriz (TBZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (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 Tabriz International Airport (TBZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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