GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,683 km
5,395 miles
LAP
La Paz
Mexico
Distance
8,683 km
5,395 mi / 4,688 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LAP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport
IATA Code GRU LAP
ICAO Code SBGR MMLP
City Sao Paulo La Paz
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 2,459 ft 69 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.070000, -110.360000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to La Paz (LAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) in La Paz, Mexico is 8,683 kilometers (5,395 miles / 4,688 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:54 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:54 in La Paz. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,390 feet between the two airports. Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from La Paz (LAP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 123° (east southeast). 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 Manuel Marquez de Leon International Airport (LAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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