GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,643 km
5,992 miles
LUX
Luxembourg
Luxembourg
Distance
9,643 km
5,992 mi / 5,207 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LUX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Luxembourg-Findel International Airport
IATA Code GRU LUX
ICAO Code SBGR ELLX
City Sao Paulo Luxembourg
Country Brazil Luxembourg
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Luxembourg
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,234 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 49.630000, 6.210000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Luxembourg (LUX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) in Luxembourg, Luxembourg is 9,643 kilometers (5,992 miles / 5,207 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Luxembourg. 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 06:48 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:48 in Luxembourg. 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 1,225 feet between the two airports. Luxembourg-Findel International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Luxembourg (LUX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 227° (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 Luxembourg-Findel International Airport (LUX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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