FBM
Lubumbashi
DR Congo
7,881 km
4,897 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
7,881 km
4,897 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Lubumbashi
Heading
249°
west southwest

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FBM GRU
Airport Name Lubumbashi International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FBM GRU
ICAO Code FZQA SBGR
City Lubumbashi Sao Paulo
Country DR Congo Brazil
Timezone Africa/Lubumbashi America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,295 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -11.590000, 27.530000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Lubumbashi (FBM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) in Lubumbashi, DR Congo to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 7,881 kilometers (4,897 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 249°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting DR Congo with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:55 in Lubumbashi, it's 06:55 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,836 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Lubumbashi International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lubumbashi (FBM) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 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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