BRL
Burlington
United States
8,501 km
5,282 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,501 km
5,282 mi / 4,590 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BRL GRU
Airport Name Southeast Iowa Regional Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BRL GRU
ICAO Code KBRL SBGR
City Burlington Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 699 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 40.780000, -91.130000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Burlington (BRL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) in Burlington, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,501 kilometers (5,282 miles / 4,590 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 07:35 in Burlington, it's 10:35 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 1,760 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Southeast Iowa Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Burlington (BRL) follows a heading of 327° (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 Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) 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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