GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,193 km
5,712 miles
LDI
Lindi
Tanzania
Distance
9,193 km
5,712 mi / 4,964 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
98°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU LDI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kikwetu Airport
IATA Code GRU LDI
ICAO Code SBGR HTLI
City Sao Paulo Lindi
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,459 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -9.850000, 39.760000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lindi (LDI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kikwetu Airport (LDI) in Lindi, Tanzania is 9,193 kilometers (5,712 miles / 4,964 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 98°.

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 Tanzania. 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 20:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:57 in Lindi. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,359 feet between the two airports. Kikwetu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lindi (LDI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Kikwetu Airport (LDI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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