GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,573 km
5,948 miles
LAQ
Al Bayda'
Libya
Distance
9,573 km
5,948 mi / 5,169 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LAQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport La Abraq Airport
IATA Code GRU LAQ
ICAO Code SBGR HLLQ
City Sao Paulo Al Bayda'
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,157 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.790000, 21.960000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Al Bayda' (LAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to La Abraq Airport (LAQ) in Al Bayda', Libya is 9,573 kilometers (5,948 miles / 5,169 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 01:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:11 in Al Bayda'. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Al Bayda' (LAQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 La Abraq Airport (LAQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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