GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,912 km
9,266 miles
VNS
Varanasi
India
Distance
14,912 km
9,266 mi / 8,052 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VNS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport
IATA Code GRU VNS
ICAO Code SBGR VEBN
City Sao Paulo Varanasi
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,459 ft 270 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.450000, 82.860000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Varanasi (VNS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) in Varanasi, India is 14,912 kilometers (9,266 miles / 8,052 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 India. 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 16:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:40 in Varanasi. With a 8.5-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 2,189 feet between the two airports. Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Varanasi (VNS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 261° (west). 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 Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport (VNS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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