GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,370 km
5,822 miles
SXL
Sligo
Ireland
Distance
9,370 km
5,822 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
21°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SXL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sligo Airport
IATA Code GRU SXL
ICAO Code SBGR EISG
City Sao Paulo Sligo
Country Brazil Ireland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Dublin
Elevation 2,459 ft 11 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 54.280000, -8.600000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sligo (SXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sligo Airport (SXL) in Sligo, Ireland is 9,370 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, 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 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 08:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:12 in Sligo. 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 2,448 feet between the two airports. Sligo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sligo (SXL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 214° (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 Sligo Airport (SXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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