CTW
Cottonwood
United States
9,464 km
5,881 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,464 km
5,881 mi / 5,110 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

CTW GRU
Airport Name Cottonwood Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CTW GRU
ICAO Code KP52 SBGR
City Cottonwood Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,560 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 34.730000, -112.040000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Cottonwood (CTW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Cottonwood Airport (CTW) in Cottonwood, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,464 kilometers (5,881 miles / 5,110 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 20:19 in Cottonwood, it's 00:19 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 1,101 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Cottonwood Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cottonwood (CTW) follows a heading of 311° (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 Cottonwood Airport (CTW) 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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