BEN
Benghazi
Libya
9,398 km
5,840 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,398 km
5,840 mi / 5,074 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Africa/Tripoli
Heading
238°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BEN GRU
Airport Name Benina International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BEN GRU
ICAO Code HLLB SBGR
City Benghazi Sao Paulo
Country Libya Brazil
Timezone Africa/Tripoli America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 433 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 32.100000, 20.270000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Benghazi (BEN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Benina International Airport (BEN) in Benghazi, Libya to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,398 kilometers (5,840 miles / 5,074 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 238°.

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 Libya with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:48 in Benghazi, it's 06:48 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,026 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Benina International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Benghazi (BEN) follows a heading of 51° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Benina International Airport (BEN) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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