COS
Colorado Springs
United States
9,196 km
5,714 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,196 km
5,714 mi / 4,965 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
128°
southeast

Airport Comparison

COS GRU
Airport Name City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code COS GRU
ICAO Code KCOS SBGR
City Colorado Springs Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,187 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 38.810000, -104.700000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Colorado Springs (COS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) in Colorado Springs, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,196 kilometers (5,714 miles / 4,965 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 128°.

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 08:51 in Colorado Springs, it's 12:51 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 3,728 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Colorado Springs (COS) follows a heading of 318° (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 City Of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport (COS) 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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