GFK
Grand Forks
United States
9,409 km
5,846 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,409 km
5,846 mi / 5,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GFK GRU
Airport Name Grand Forks International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GFK GRU
ICAO Code KGFK SBGR
City Grand Forks Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 845 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 47.950000, -97.170000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Grand Forks (GFK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) in Grand Forks, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,409 kilometers (5,846 miles / 5,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 21:24 in Grand Forks, it's 00:24 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 1,614 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Grand Forks International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Grand Forks (GFK) follows a heading of 329° (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 Grand Forks International Airport (GFK) 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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