GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,377 km
4,584 miles
PEL
Pelaneng
Lesotho
Distance
7,377 km
4,584 mi / 3,983 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PEL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pelaneng Airport
IATA Code GRU PEL
ICAO Code SBGR FXPG
City Sao Paulo Pelaneng
Country Brazil Lesotho
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maseru
Elevation 2,459 ft 7,200 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -29.120000, 28.510000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pelaneng (PEL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pelaneng Airport (PEL) in Pelaneng, Lesotho is 7,377 kilometers (4,584 miles / 3,983 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 Lesotho. 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 12:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:36 in Pelaneng. 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 4,741 feet between the two airports. Pelaneng Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Pelaneng (PEL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (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 Pelaneng Airport (PEL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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