GPL
Pococi
Costa Rica
5,521 km
3,431 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
5,521 km
3,431 mi / 2,981 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Costa_Rica
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GPL GRU
Airport Name Guapiles Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GPL GRU
ICAO Code MRGP SBGR
City Pococi Sao Paulo
Country Costa Rica Brazil
Timezone America/Costa_Rica America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 883 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 10.220000, -83.800000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Pococi (GPL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guapiles Airport (GPL) in Pococi, Costa Rica to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 5,521 kilometers (3,431 miles / 2,981 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 Costa Rica 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 13:06 in Pococi, it's 16:06 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 1,576 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Guapiles Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pococi (GPL) follows a heading of 308° (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 Guapiles Airport (GPL) 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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