GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,678 km
6,014 miles
TOB
Tobruk
Libya
Distance
9,678 km
6,014 mi / 5,226 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
53°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TOB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport
IATA Code GRU TOB
ICAO Code SBGR HLGN
City Sao Paulo Tobruk
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,459 ft 519 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 31.860000, 23.910000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tobruk (TOB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) in Tobruk, Libya is 9,678 kilometers (6,014 miles / 5,226 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 53°.

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 06:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:15 in Tobruk. 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 1,940 feet between the two airports. Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tobruk (TOB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Gamal Abdel Nasser Airport (TOB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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