CFN
Donegal
Ireland
9,449 km
5,871 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,449 km
5,871 mi / 5,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Europe/Dublin
Heading
215°
southwest

Airport Comparison

CFN GRU
Airport Name Donegal Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CFN GRU
ICAO Code EIDL SBGR
City Donegal Sao Paulo
Country Ireland Brazil
Timezone Europe/Dublin America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 55.040000, -8.340000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Donegal (CFN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Donegal Airport (CFN) in Donegal, Ireland to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,449 kilometers (5,871 miles / 5,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 215°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:17 in Donegal, it's 04:17 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,429 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Donegal Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Donegal (CFN) follows a heading of 21° (north 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 Donegal Airport (CFN) 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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