GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,160 km
6,313 miles
LWK
Lerwick
United Kingdom
Distance
10,160 km
6,313 mi / 5,486 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LWK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lerwick / Tingwall Airport
IATA Code GRU LWK
ICAO Code SBGR EGET
City Sao Paulo Lerwick
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,459 ft 43 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 60.190000, -1.240000

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

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) in Lerwick, United Kingdom is 10,160 kilometers (6,313 miles / 5,486 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 06:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:31 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 2,416 feet between the two airports. Lerwick / Tingwall Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lerwick (LWK) 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 Lerwick / Tingwall Airport (LWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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