GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,207 km
5,721 miles
PLH
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Distance
9,207 km
5,721 mi / 4,971 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
26°
north northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU PLH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Plymouth City Airport
IATA Code GRU PLH
ICAO Code SBGR EGHD
City Sao Paulo Plymouth
Country Brazil United Kingdom
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/London
Elevation 2,459 ft 476 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 50.420000, -4.110000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Plymouth (PLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Plymouth City Airport (PLH) in Plymouth, United Kingdom is 9,207 kilometers (5,721 miles / 4,971 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 26°.

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 19:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:30 in Plymouth. 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 1,983 feet between the two airports. Plymouth City Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Plymouth (PLH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 219° (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 Plymouth City Airport (PLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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