GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,396 km
5,839 miles
LBG
Paris
France
Distance
9,396 km
5,839 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

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GRU LBG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Paris-Le Bourget Airport
IATA Code GRU LBG
ICAO Code SBGR LFPB
City Sao Paulo Paris
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,459 ft 218 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.970000, 2.440000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Paris (LBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) in Paris, France is 9,396 kilometers (5,839 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 12:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:13 in Paris. 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 2,241 feet between the two airports. Paris-Le Bourget Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Paris (LBG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 224° (southwest). 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 Paris-Le Bourget Airport (LBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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