GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,268 km
5,759 miles
GWY
Galway
Ireland
Distance
9,268 km
5,759 mi / 5,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU GWY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Galway Airport
IATA Code GRU GWY
ICAO Code SBGR EICM
City Sao Paulo Galway
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 2,459 ft 81 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.300000, -8.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Galway (GWY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Galway Airport (GWY) in Galway, Ireland is 9,268 kilometers (5,759 miles / 5,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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 Brazil with Ireland. 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 04:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:48 in Galway. 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 2,378 feet between the two airports. Galway Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Galway (GWY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 214° (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 Galway Airport (GWY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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