GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,151 km
5,686 miles
ORK
Cork
Ireland
Distance
9,151 km
5,686 mi / 4,941 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

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GRU ORK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Cork Airport
IATA Code GRU ORK
ICAO Code SBGR EICK
City Sao Paulo Cork
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 2,459 ft 502 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 51.840000, -8.490000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cork (ORK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Cork Airport (ORK) in Cork, Ireland is 9,151 kilometers (5,686 miles / 4,941 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 Ireland. 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 06:05 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:05 in Cork. 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 1,957 feet between the two airports. Cork Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Cork (ORK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 215° (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 Cork Airport (ORK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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