GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,824 km
6,105 miles
LEY
Lelystad
Netherlands
Distance
9,824 km
6,105 mi / 5,305 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
29°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU LEY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lelystad Airport
IATA Code GRU LEY
ICAO Code SBGR EHLE
City Sao Paulo Lelystad
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 2,459 ft -13 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 52.460000, 5.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lelystad (LEY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lelystad Airport (LEY) in Lelystad, Netherlands is 9,824 kilometers (6,105 miles / 5,305 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 29°.

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 Netherlands. 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 10:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:23 in Lelystad. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,472 feet between the two airports. Lelystad Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lelystad (LEY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 226° (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 Lelystad Airport (LEY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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