GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,906 km
5,534 miles
MJI
Tripoli
Libya
Distance
8,906 km
5,534 mi / 4,809 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MJI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mitiga Airport
IATA Code GRU MJI
ICAO Code SBGR HLLM
City Sao Paulo Tripoli
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,459 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.890000, 13.280000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tripoli (MJI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mitiga Airport (MJI) in Tripoli, Libya is 8,906 kilometers (5,534 miles / 4,809 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

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 Libya. 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 09:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:17 in Tripoli. 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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Mitiga Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tripoli (MJI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 234° (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 Mitiga Airport (MJI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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