GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,319 km
8,898 miles
LUH
Ludhiana Airport
India
Distance
14,319 km
8,898 mi / 7,732 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
68°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LUH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ludhiana Airport
IATA Code GRU LUH
ICAO Code SBGR VILD
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,459 ft 834 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 30.850000, 75.950000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ludhiana Airport (LUH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ludhiana Airport (LUH) in Ludhiana Airport, India is 14,319 kilometers (8,898 miles / 7,732 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying east northeast at a heading of 68°.

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 India. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:41 in Ludhiana Airport. With a 8.5-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 1,625 feet between the two airports. Ludhiana Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ludhiana Airport (LUH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Ludhiana Airport (LUH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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