GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,205 km
4,477 miles
TER
Lajes
Portugal
Distance
7,205 km
4,477 mi / 3,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
17°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TER
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lajes Field
IATA Code GRU TER
ICAO Code SBGR LPLA
City Sao Paulo Lajes
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Atlantic/Azores
Elevation 2,459 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.760000, -27.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lajes (TER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lajes Field (TER) in Lajes, Portugal is 7,205 kilometers (4,477 miles / 3,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying north northeast at a heading of 17°.

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 Portugal. 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 11:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:01 in Lajes.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,279 feet between the two airports. Lajes Field sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lajes (TER) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 200° (south 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 Lajes Field (TER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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