GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,065 km
5,633 miles
LFB
Lumbo
Mozambique
Distance
9,065 km
5,633 mi / 4,895 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LFB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lumbo Airport
IATA Code GRU LFB
ICAO Code SBGR FQLU
City Sao Paulo Lumbo
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,459 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.030000, 40.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lumbo (LFB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lumbo Airport (LFB) in Lumbo, Mozambique is 9,065 kilometers (5,633 miles / 4,895 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 Mozambique. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:35 in Lumbo. 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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Lumbo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lumbo (LFB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Lumbo Airport (LFB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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