GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,810 km
4,853 miles
LJA
Lodja
DR Congo
Distance
7,810 km
4,853 mi / 4,217 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU LJA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lodja Airport
IATA Code GRU LJA
ICAO Code SBGR FZVA
City Sao Paulo Lodja
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,647 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.420000, 23.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lodja (LJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lodja Airport (LJA) in Lodja, DR Congo is 7,810 kilometers (4,853 miles / 4,217 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 DR Congo. 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 06:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:00 in Lodja. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Lodja (LJA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Lodja Airport (LJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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