Flight time from London to São Paulo
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 12 h 15 min. Flying back from São Paulo to London takes about 11 h 40 min. The two airports are 5,878 miles (9,460 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| LHR → GRU | 12h 15m | London → 6:15 PM |
| GRU → LHR | 11h 40m | São Paulo → 11:40 PM |
Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.
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Time difference
São Paulo is 4 hours behind of London right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in London and São Paulo, or compare them in the time zone converter.
The São Paulo to London flight is usually quicker than London to São Paulo. High-altitude winds, led by the jet stream, mostly blow from west to east, so planes heading east ride a tailwind and planes heading west fight a headwind. On busy routes the difference shows up in airline timetables every day.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from London to São Paulo?
A nonstop flight from London (LHR) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 12 h 15 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 11 h 40 min.
How far is São Paulo from London?
5,878 miles (9,460 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between LHR and GRU airports.
What is the time difference between London and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 4 hours behind of London right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.
If I leave London at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in São Paulo?
Leaving London at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in São Paulo at about 6:15 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.