GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,081 km
5,643 miles
LIG
Limoges/Bellegarde
France
Distance
9,081 km
5,643 mi / 4,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LIG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Limoges Airport
IATA Code GRU LIG
ICAO Code SBGR LFBL
City Sao Paulo Limoges/Bellegarde
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,300 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 45.860000, 1.180000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Limoges Airport (LIG) in Limoges/Bellegarde, France is 9,081 kilometers (5,643 miles / 4,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 12:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:30 in Limoges/Bellegarde. 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 1,159 feet between the two airports. Limoges Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Limoges/Bellegarde (LIG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 223° (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 Limoges Airport (LIG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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