GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,426 km
5,236 miles
LLW
Lilongwe
Malawi
Distance
8,426 km
5,236 mi / 4,550 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU LLW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lilongwe International Airport
IATA Code GRU LLW
ICAO Code SBGR FWKI
City Sao Paulo Lilongwe
Country Brazil Malawi
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,035 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -13.790000, 33.780000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lilongwe (LLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) in Lilongwe, Malawi is 8,426 kilometers (5,236 miles / 4,550 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Malawi. 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 10:28 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:28 in Lilongwe. 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 1,576 feet between the two airports. Lilongwe International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lilongwe (LLW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 249° (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 Lilongwe International Airport (LLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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