GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,862 km
6,749 miles
PLQ
Palanga
Lithuania
Distance
10,862 km
6,749 mi / 5,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
31°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PLQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Palanga International Airport
IATA Code GRU PLQ
ICAO Code SBGR EYPA
City Sao Paulo Palanga
Country Brazil Lithuania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Vilnius
Elevation 2,459 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 55.970000, 21.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Palanga (PLQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Palanga International Airport (PLQ) in Palanga, Lithuania is 10,862 kilometers (6,749 miles / 5,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northeast at a heading of 31°.

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 Lithuania. 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 12:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:31 in Palanga. 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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Palanga International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Palanga (PLQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Palanga International Airport (PLQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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