GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,047 km
6,243 miles
NRL
North Ronaldsay
United Kingdom
Distance
10,047 km
6,243 mi / 5,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU NRL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport North Ronaldsay Airport
IATA Code GRU NRL
ICAO Code SBGR EGEN
City Sao Paulo North Ronaldsay
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,459 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 59.370000, -2.430000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to North Ronaldsay (NRL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) in North Ronaldsay, United Kingdom is 10,047 kilometers (6,243 miles / 5,425 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 22:51 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:51 in North Ronaldsay. 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 2,419 feet between the two airports. North Ronaldsay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from North Ronaldsay (NRL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 220° (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 North Ronaldsay Airport (NRL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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