GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,829 km
4,865 miles
LUN
Lusaka
Zambia
Distance
7,829 km
4,865 mi / 4,227 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU LUN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kenneth Kaunda International Airport
IATA Code GRU LUN
ICAO Code SBGR FLKK
City Sao Paulo Lusaka
Country Brazil Zambia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Lusaka
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,779 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.330000, 28.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lusaka (LUN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) in Lusaka, Zambia is 7,829 kilometers (4,865 miles / 4,227 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Zambia. 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 00:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:34 in Lusaka. 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 1,320 feet between the two airports. Kenneth Kaunda International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lusaka (LUN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 250° (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 Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (LUN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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