Sao Paulo (GRU) to London (LGW)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,869
miles
9,446
kilometers
5,100
nautical miles

🕐 11h 41m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (27°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,869 9,390
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,869 9,390
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,869 8,804
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,869 8,804
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,869 11,738
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,869 8,804
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

A round trip between Sao Paulo and London earns you 11,738 base miles - that's 47% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to LGW route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,869 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to United Kingdom. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 27° from Sao Paulo. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GRU

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) serves Sao Paulo, Brazil.

🛬 About LGW

London Gatwick Airport

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) serves London, United Kingdom.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to London Gatwick Airport is 5,869 miles (9,446 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to LGW typically take around 11h 41m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,869 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.