BYG
Buffalo
United States
9,707 km
6,032 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,707 km
6,032 mi / 5,241 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BYG GRU
Airport Name Johnson County Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BYG GRU
ICAO Code KBYG SBGR
City Buffalo Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,970 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 44.380000, -106.720000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Buffalo (BYG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Johnson County Airport (BYG) in Buffalo, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,707 kilometers (6,032 miles / 5,241 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

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 03:37 in Buffalo, it's 07:37 in Sao Paulo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,511 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Johnson County Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Buffalo (BYG) follows a heading of 322° (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 Johnson County Airport (BYG) 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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