GLV
Golovin
United States
13,607 km
8,455 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,607 km
8,455 mi / 7,347 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Anchorage
Heading
76°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GLV GRU
Airport Name Golovin Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GLV GRU
ICAO Code PAGL SBGR
City Golovin Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 65 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 64.550000, -163.010000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Golovin (GLV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Golovin Airport (GLV) in Golovin, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,607 kilometers (8,455 miles / 7,347 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 06:30 in Golovin, it's 12:30 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 2,394 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Golovin Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Golovin (GLV) follows a heading of 333° (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 Golovin Airport (GLV) 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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