GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,328 km
5,796 miles
NOC
Charleston
Ireland
Distance
9,328 km
5,796 mi / 5,037 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NOC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ireland West Knock Airport
IATA Code GRU NOC
ICAO Code SBGR EIKN
City Sao Paulo Charleston
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 2,459 ft 665 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.910000, -8.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Charleston (NOC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) in Charleston, Ireland is 9,328 kilometers (5,796 miles / 5,037 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 Ireland. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:55 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:55 in Charleston. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,794 feet between the two airports. Ireland West Knock Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Charleston (NOC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 214° (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 Ireland West Knock Airport (NOC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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