Sao Paulo (GRU) to London (LHR)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,878
miles
9,460
kilometers
5,108
nautical miles

🕐 11h 42m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (27°)
Direction
🌍 +3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,878 9,405
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,878 9,405
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,878 8,817
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,878 8,817
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,878 11,756
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,878 8,817
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 11,756 base miles - that's 47% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to LHR route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with London, United Kingdom. This long-haul flight covers 5,878 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 LHR

London Heathrow Airport

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the busiest airport in Europe and the UK's main international gateway.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 5,878 miles (9,460 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to LHR typically take around 11h 42m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,878 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.