GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,906 km
4,912 miles
IAH
Houston
United States
Distance
7,906 km
4,912 mi / 4,269 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IAH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport
IATA Code GRU IAH
ICAO Code SBGR KIAH
City Sao Paulo Houston
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 96 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 29.980000, -95.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Houston (IAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) in Houston, United States is 7,906 kilometers (4,912 miles / 4,269 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 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 04:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:04 in Houston. 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 2,363 feet between the two airports. George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Houston (IAH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 George Bush Intcntl/Houston Airport (IAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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