GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,230 km
5,114 miles
VRL
Vila Real Airport
Portugal
Distance
8,230 km
5,114 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VRL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vila Real Airport
IATA Code GRU VRL
ICAO Code SBGR LPVR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Portugal
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Lisbon
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,805 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.270000, -7.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vila Real Airport (VRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vila Real Airport (VRL) in Vila Real Airport, Portugal is 8,230 kilometers (5,114 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 00:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:20 in Vila Real Airport. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Vila Real Airport (VRL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 217° (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 Vila Real Airport (VRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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