GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,148 km
5,063 miles
IND
Indianapolis
United States
Distance
8,148 km
5,063 mi / 4,399 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IND
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Indianapolis International Airport
IATA Code GRU IND
ICAO Code SBGR KIND
City Sao Paulo Indianapolis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,459 ft 796 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.720000, -86.290000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Indianapolis (IND) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Indianapolis International Airport (IND) in Indianapolis, United States is 8,148 kilometers (5,063 miles / 4,399 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 10:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:00 in Indianapolis.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,663 feet between the two airports. Indianapolis International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Indianapolis (IND) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 142° (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 Indianapolis International Airport (IND) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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