GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,027 km
6,230 miles
WVN
Wilhelmshaven
Germany
Distance
10,027 km
6,230 mi / 5,414 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WVN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport
IATA Code GRU WVN
ICAO Code SBGR EDWI
City Sao Paulo Wilhelmshaven
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.500000, 8.050000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wilhelmshaven (WVN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport (WVN) in Wilhelmshaven, Germany is 10,027 kilometers (6,230 miles / 5,414 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Germany. 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 16:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:23 in Wilhelmshaven. 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 2,443 feet between the two airports. Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wilhelmshaven (WVN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 228° (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 Wilhelmshaven-Mariensiel Airport (WVN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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