GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,433 km
10,211 miles
UBN
Ulaanbaatar
Mongolia
Distance
16,433 km
10,211 mi / 8,873 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU UBN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Chinggis Khaan International Airport
IATA Code GRU UBN
ICAO Code SBGR ZMCK
City Sao Paulo Ulaanbaatar
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,485 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 47.650000, 106.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ulaanbaatar (UBN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia is 16,433 kilometers (10,211 miles / 8,873 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 Mongolia. 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 15:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:48 in Ulaanbaatar. With a 11-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 2,026 feet between the two airports. Chinggis Khaan International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ulaanbaatar (UBN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 309° (northwest). 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 Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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