GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,870 km
7,997 miles
ZAH
Zahedan
Iran
Distance
12,870 km
7,997 mi / 6,949 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
67°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU ZAH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Zahedan International Airport
IATA Code GRU ZAH
ICAO Code SBGR OIZH
City Sao Paulo Zahedan
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,564 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 29.480000, 60.910000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Zahedan (ZAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) in Zahedan, Iran is 12,870 kilometers (7,997 miles / 6,949 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 67°.

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 17:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:19 in Zahedan. 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 2,105 feet between the two airports. Zahedan International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Zahedan (ZAH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 256° (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 Zahedan International Airport (ZAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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