GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,033 km
7,477 miles
VGD
Vologda
Russia
Distance
12,033 km
7,477 mi / 6,497 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VGD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vologda Airport
IATA Code GRU VGD
ICAO Code SBGR ULWW
City Sao Paulo Vologda
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 2,459 ft 387 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 59.280000, 39.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vologda (VGD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vologda Airport (VGD) in Vologda, Russia is 12,033 kilometers (7,477 miles / 6,497 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 00:55 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:55 in Vologda. With a 6-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 2,072 feet between the two airports. Vologda Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vologda (VGD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (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 Vologda Airport (VGD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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