GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,539 km
4,684 miles
LZA
Luiza
DR Congo
Distance
7,539 km
4,684 mi / 4,071 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU LZA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Luiza Airport
IATA Code GRU LZA
ICAO Code SBGR FZUG
City Sao Paulo Luiza
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,890 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -7.180000, 22.400000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Luiza (LZA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Luiza Airport (LZA) in Luiza, DR Congo is 7,539 kilometers (4,684 miles / 4,071 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 10:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:49 in Luiza. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Luiza (LZA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Luiza Airport (LZA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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