BFS
Belfast
United Kingdom
9,494 km
5,899 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,494 km
5,899 mi / 5,126 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/London
Heading
216°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BFS GRU
Airport Name Belfast International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BFS GRU
ICAO Code EGAA SBGR
City Belfast Sao Paulo
Country United Kingdom Brazil
Timezone Europe/London America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 268 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 54.660000, -6.220000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Belfast (BFS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Belfast International Airport (BFS) in Belfast, United Kingdom to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,494 kilometers (5,899 miles / 5,126 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 216°.

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 05:53 in Belfast, it's 02:53 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 2,191 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Belfast International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Belfast (BFS) follows a heading of 22° (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 Belfast International Airport (BFS) 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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