GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,080 km
6,263 miles
LLI
Lalibela
Ethiopia
Distance
10,080 km
6,263 mi / 5,443 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
77°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LLI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lalibella Airport
IATA Code GRU LLI
ICAO Code SBGR HALL
City Sao Paulo Lalibela
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,506 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 11.970000, 38.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lalibela (LLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lalibella Airport (LLI) in Lalibela, Ethiopia is 10,080 kilometers (6,263 miles / 5,443 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 77°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 10:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:59 in Lalibela. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,047 feet between the two airports. Lalibella Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Lalibela (LLI) 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 Lalibella Airport (LLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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