GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,804 km
7,956 miles
XBJ
Birjand
Iran
Distance
12,804 km
7,956 mi / 6,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
63°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU XBJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Birjand Airport
IATA Code GRU XBJ
ICAO Code SBGR OIMB
City Sao Paulo Birjand
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,952 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.900000, 59.270000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Birjand (XBJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Birjand Airport (XBJ) in Birjand, Iran is 12,804 kilometers (7,956 miles / 6,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 63°.

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 Iran. 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 17:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:34 in Birjand. With a 6.5-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 2,493 feet between the two airports. Birjand Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Birjand (XBJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 257° (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 Birjand Airport (XBJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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