GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,693 km
4,780 miles
LCD
Louis Trichardt
South Africa
Distance
7,693 km
4,780 mi / 4,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

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Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Louis Trichardt Airport
IATA Code GRU LCD
ICAO Code SBGR FALO
City Sao Paulo Louis Trichardt
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -23.060000, 29.860000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Louis Trichardt (LCD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) in Louis Trichardt, South Africa is 7,693 kilometers (4,780 miles / 4,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 South Africa. 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 12:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:10 in Louis Trichardt. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Louis Trichardt (LCD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (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 Louis Trichardt Airport (LCD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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