GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,627 km
9,710 miles
ULK
Lensk
Russia
Distance
15,627 km
9,710 mi / 8,438 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
14°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU ULK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lensk Airport
IATA Code GRU ULK
ICAO Code SBGR UERL
City Sao Paulo Lensk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yakutsk
Elevation 2,459 ft 801 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 60.720000, 114.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lensk (ULK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lensk Airport (ULK) in Lensk, Russia is 15,627 kilometers (9,710 miles / 8,438 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying north northeast at a heading of 14°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:01 in Lensk. With a 12-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 1,658 feet between the two airports. Lensk Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lensk (ULK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 332° (north 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 Lensk Airport (ULK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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