GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,167 km
7,560 miles
GST
Gustavus
United States
Distance
12,167 km
7,560 mi / 6,570 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU GST
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Gustavus Airport
IATA Code GRU GST
ICAO Code SBGR PAGS
City Sao Paulo Gustavus
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 58.430000, -135.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gustavus (GST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Gustavus Airport (GST) in Gustavus, United States is 12,167 kilometers (7,560 miles / 6,570 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:20 in Gustavus. 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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Gustavus Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Gustavus (GST) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 103° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Gustavus Airport (GST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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