BDF
Bradford
United States
8,455 km
5,254 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,455 km
5,254 mi / 4,566 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BDF GRU
Airport Name Rinkenberger Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BDF GRU
ICAO Code 3IS8 SBGR
City Bradford Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 808 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 41.230000, -89.620000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bradford (BDF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Rinkenberger Airport (BDF) in Bradford, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,455 kilometers (5,254 miles / 4,566 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 16:36 in Bradford, it's 19:36 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,651 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Rinkenberger Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bradford (BDF) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Rinkenberger Airport (BDF) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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