BMX
Big Mountain
United States
13,291 km
8,259 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,291 km
8,259 mi / 7,177 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
87°
east

Airport Comparison

BMX GRU
Airport Name Big Mountain Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BMX GRU
ICAO Code PABM SBGR
City Big Mountain Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 663 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 59.360000, -155.260000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Big Mountain (BMX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Big Mountain Airport (BMX) in Big Mountain, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,291 kilometers (8,259 miles / 7,177 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 87°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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 07:23 in Big Mountain, it's 13:23 in Sao Paulo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,796 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Big Mountain Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Big Mountain (BMX) follows a heading of 326° (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 Big Mountain Airport (BMX) 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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