GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,096 km
6,274 miles
LEJ
Leipzig
Germany
Distance
10,096 km
6,274 mi / 5,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LEJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Leipzig Halle Airport
IATA Code GRU LEJ
ICAO Code SBGR EDDP
City Sao Paulo Leipzig
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 465 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.430000, 12.240000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Leipzig (LEJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) in Leipzig, Germany is 10,096 kilometers (6,274 miles / 5,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Germany. 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 16:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:23 in Leipzig. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,994 feet between the two airports. Leipzig Halle Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Leipzig (LEJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 232° (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 Leipzig Halle Airport (LEJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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