EIL
Fairbanks
United States
12,853 km
7,987 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,853 km
7,987 mi / 6,940 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
91°
east

Airport Comparison

EIL GRU
Airport Name Eielson Afb Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code EIL GRU
ICAO Code PAEI SBGR
City Fairbanks Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 548 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 64.670000, -147.100000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Fairbanks (EIL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) in Fairbanks, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,853 kilometers (7,987 miles / 6,940 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 91°.

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 13:19 in Fairbanks, it's 19:19 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 1,912 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Eielson Afb Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fairbanks (EIL) follows a heading of 332° (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 Eielson Afb Airport (EIL) 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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