GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,116 km
6,286 miles
LXR
Luxor
Egypt
Distance
10,116 km
6,286 mi / 5,462 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
62°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LXR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Luxor International Airport
IATA Code GRU LXR
ICAO Code SBGR HELX
City Sao Paulo Luxor
Country Brazil Egypt
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Cairo
Elevation 2,459 ft 294 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.670000, 32.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Luxor (LXR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Luxor International Airport (LXR) in Luxor, Egypt is 10,116 kilometers (6,286 miles / 5,462 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 62°.

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 Egypt. 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 18:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:10 in Luxor. 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 2,165 feet between the two airports. Luxor International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Luxor (LXR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Luxor International Airport (LXR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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