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Flights between Sao Paulo (GRU) and Zurich (ZRH)

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, Brazil ↔ Zürich Airport, Switzerland

A direct route between Sao Paulo and Zurich appears in the OpenFlights route network.

This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date — it is not a live timetable.

Airlines that have operated this route include:

Swiss (LX)
Distance
9,609 km
5,971 miles
Est. flight time
12h 31m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~4h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Brazil

Jan
29°
34/24
240mm
Feb
29°
34/24
220mm
Mar
29°
34/24
200mm
Apr
28°
33/23
130mm
May
26°
31/21
80mm
Jun
25°
30/20
40mm
Jul
25°
30/20
30mm
Aug
27°
32/22
40mm
Sep
28°
33/23
80mm
Oct
29°
34/24
130mm
Nov
29°
34/24
180mm
Dec
29°
34/24
220mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Switzerland

Jan
4°
9/-1
50mm
Feb
6°
11/1
45mm
Mar
11°
16/6
60mm
Apr
15°
20/10
70mm
May
20°
25/15
100mm
Jun
23°
28/18
130mm
Jul
25°
30/20
130mm
Aug
24°
29/19
130mm
Sep
20°
25/15
100mm
Oct
14°
19/9
80mm
Nov
8°
13/3
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
55mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Brazil: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗Switzerland: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Sao Paulo from Zurich?

Sao Paulo (GRU) and Zurich (ZRH) are around 9,609 km (5,971 miles) apart — an estimated 12h 31m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the GRU–ZRH route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include Swiss. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Sao Paulo and Zurich?

Time difference ~ 4 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Switzerland?

Across Switzerland, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 25°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Brazil and Switzerland?

The UK FCDO currently rates Brazil as Caution — some areas; The UK FCDO rates Switzerland as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.