GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,271 km
6,382 miles
VPN
Vopnafjordur
Iceland
Distance
10,271 km
6,382 mi / 5,546 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
12°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VPN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vopnafjordur Airport
IATA Code GRU VPN
ICAO Code SBGR BIVO
City Sao Paulo Vopnafjordur
Country Brazil Iceland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Reykjavik
Elevation 2,459 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 65.720000, -14.850000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vopnafjordur (VPN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) in Vopnafjordur, Iceland is 10,271 kilometers (6,382 miles / 5,546 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 12°.

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 Iceland. 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 09:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:17 in Vopnafjordur. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,443 feet between the two airports. Vopnafjordur Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vopnafjordur (VPN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Vopnafjordur Airport (VPN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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