GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,132 km
6,296 miles
LSI
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
10,132 km
6,296 mi / 5,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LSI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sumburgh Airport
IATA Code GRU LSI
ICAO Code SBGR EGPB
City Sao Paulo Lerwick
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,459 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 59.880000, -1.300000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lerwick (LSI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sumburgh Airport (LSI) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 10,132 kilometers (6,296 miles / 5,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 21°.

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 United Kingdom. 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 22:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:50 in Lerwick. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,439 feet between the two airports. Sumburgh Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lerwick (LSI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 221° (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 Sumburgh Airport (LSI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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