GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,417 km
10,201 miles
ULN
Ulan Bator
Mongolia
Distance
16,417 km
10,201 mi / 8,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU ULN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport
IATA Code GRU ULN
ICAO Code SBGR ZMUB
City Sao Paulo Ulan Bator
Country Brazil Mongolia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ulaanbaatar
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,364 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 47.840000, 106.770000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ulan Bator (ULN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) in Ulan Bator, Mongolia is 16,417 kilometers (10,201 miles / 8,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 00:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:47 in Ulan Bator. 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 1,905 feet between the two airports. Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ulan Bator (ULN) 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 Buyant-Ukhaa International Airport (ULN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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