DRG
Deering
United States
13,555 km
8,423 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,555 km
8,423 mi / 7,319 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

DRG GRU
Airport Name Deering Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DRG GRU
ICAO Code PADE SBGR
City Deering Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 30 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 66.070000, -162.770000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Deering (DRG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Deering Airport (DRG) in Deering, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,555 kilometers (8,423 miles / 7,319 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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 04:24 in Deering, it's 10:24 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 2,429 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Deering Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Deering (DRG) follows a heading of 335° (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 Deering Airport (DRG) 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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