GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,895 km
6,148 miles
LWR
Leeuwarden
Netherlands
Distance
9,895 km
6,148 mi / 5,343 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
28°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU LWR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Leeuwarden Air Base
IATA Code GRU LWR
ICAO Code SBGR EHLW
City Sao Paulo Leeuwarden
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 2,459 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.230000, 5.760000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Leeuwarden (LWR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) in Leeuwarden, Netherlands is 9,895 kilometers (6,148 miles / 5,343 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying north northeast at a heading of 28°.

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 Netherlands. 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 22:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:38 in Leeuwarden. 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 2,456 feet between the two airports. Leeuwarden Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Leeuwarden (LWR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 226° (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 Leeuwarden Air Base (LWR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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