GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,043 km
5,619 miles
SRX
Sirt
Libya
Distance
9,043 km
5,619 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
51°
northeast

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GRU SRX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Gardabya Airport
IATA Code GRU SRX
ICAO Code SBGR HLGD
City Sao Paulo Sirt
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,459 ft 267 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 31.060000, 16.590000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sirt (SRX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Gardabya Airport (SRX) in Sirt, Libya is 9,043 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 51°.

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 Libya. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 23:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:10 in Sirt. 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 2,192 feet between the two airports. Gardabya Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sirt (SRX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 236° (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 Gardabya Airport (SRX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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