FRI
Fort Riley (Junction City)
United States
8,701 km
5,407 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,701 km
5,407 mi / 4,698 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FRI GRU
Airport Name Marshall Army Air Field Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FRI GRU
ICAO Code KFRI SBGR
City Fort Riley (Junction City) Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,066 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 39.100000, -96.800000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) in Fort Riley (Junction City), United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,701 kilometers (5,407 miles / 4,698 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 08:29 in Fort Riley (Junction City), it's 11:29 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,393 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Marshall Army Air Field.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fort Riley (Junction City) (FRI) 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 Marshall Army Air Field (FRI) 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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