GJT
Grand Junction
United States
9,481 km
5,891 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,481 km
5,891 mi / 5,119 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GJT GRU
Airport Name Grand Junction Regional Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GJT GRU
ICAO Code KGJT SBGR
City Grand Junction Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,861 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 39.120000, -108.530000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Grand Junction (GJT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) in Grand Junction, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,481 kilometers (5,891 miles / 5,119 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 10:48 in Grand Junction, it's 14:48 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 2,402 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Grand Junction Regional Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Grand Junction (GJT) follows a heading of 317° (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 Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 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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