BEQ
Thetford
United Kingdom
9,589 km
5,958 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,589 km
5,958 mi / 5,178 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
222°
southwest

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BEQ GRU
Airport Name RAF Honington Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BEQ GRU
ICAO Code EGXH SBGR
City Thetford Sao Paulo
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 174 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 52.340000, 0.770000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Thetford (BEQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from RAF Honington (BEQ) in Thetford, United Kingdom to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,589 kilometers (5,958 miles / 5,178 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 United Kingdom with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:32 in Thetford, it's 11:32 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,285 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than RAF Honington.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Thetford (BEQ) follows a heading of 27° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the RAF Honington (BEQ) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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