GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,797 km
9,816 miles
ZHM
Shamshernagar
Bangladesh
Distance
15,797 km
9,816 mi / 8,529 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
80°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU ZHM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Shamshernagar Airport
IATA Code GRU ZHM
ICAO Code SBGR VGSH
City Sao Paulo Shamshernagar
Country Brazil Bangladesh
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Dhaka
Elevation 2,459 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.420000, 91.880000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shamshernagar (ZHM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) in Shamshernagar, Bangladesh is 15,797 kilometers (9,816 miles / 8,529 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 80°.

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 Bangladesh. 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 00:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:29 in Shamshernagar. With a 9-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 2,403 feet between the two airports. Shamshernagar Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shamshernagar (ZHM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (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 Shamshernagar Airport (ZHM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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