GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,815 km
5,478 miles
WAX
Zuwara
Libya
Distance
8,815 km
5,478 mi / 4,760 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
47°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WAX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Zwara Airport
IATA Code GRU WAX
ICAO Code SBGR HLZW
City Sao Paulo Zuwara
Country Brazil Libya
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Tripoli
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.950000, 12.020000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Zuwara (WAX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Zwara Airport (WAX) in Zuwara, Libya is 8,815 kilometers (5,478 miles / 4,760 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northeast at a heading of 47°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 02:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:04 in Zuwara. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Zwara Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Zuwara (WAX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 233° (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 Zwara Airport (WAX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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