GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,461 km
5,878 miles
LHR
London
United Kingdom
Distance
9,461 km
5,878 mi / 5,108 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
27°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LHR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport London Heathrow Airport
IATA Code GRU LHR
ICAO Code SBGR EGLL
City Sao Paulo London
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,459 ft 83 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.470000, -0.460000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to London (LHR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) in London, United Kingdom is 9,461 kilometers (5,878 miles / 5,108 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 27°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 01:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:38 in London. 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 2,376 feet between the two airports. London Heathrow Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from London (LHR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 221° (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 London Heathrow Airport (LHR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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