GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,948 km
7,424 miles
VDS
Vadsø
Norway
Distance
11,948 km
7,424 mi / 6,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
20°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VDS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vadsø Airport
IATA Code GRU VDS
ICAO Code SBGR ENVD
City Sao Paulo Vadsø
Country Brazil Norway
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Oslo
Elevation 2,459 ft 127 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 70.070000, 29.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vadsø (VDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vadsø Airport (VDS) in Vadsø, Norway is 11,948 kilometers (7,424 miles / 6,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 20°.

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 Norway. 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 11:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:25 in Vadsø. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,332 feet between the two airports. Vadsø Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vadsø (VDS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 249° (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 Vadsø Airport (VDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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