Sao Paulo (GRU) to Istanbul (IST)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,561
miles
10,559
kilometers
5,702
nautical miles

🕐 13 hours
Flight Time
🧭 NE (47°)
Direction
🌍 +6h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,561 10,498
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,561 10,498
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,561 9,842
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,561 9,842
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,561 13,122
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,561 9,842
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

Flights between Sao Paulo and Istanbul follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to IST route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with Istanbul, Turkey. This long-haul flight covers 6,561 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to Turkey. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 47° from Sao Paulo. There is a 6 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GRU

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) serves Sao Paulo, Brazil.

🛬 About IST

Istanbul Airport

Istanbul Airport (IST) serves Istanbul, Turkey.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Istanbul Airport is 6,561 miles (10,559 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to IST typically take around 13 hours. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,561 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.