GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
4,321 km
2,685 miles
IPI
Ipiales
Colombia
Distance
4,321 km
2,685 mi / 2,333 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
304°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU IPI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport San Luis Airport
IATA Code GRU IPI
ICAO Code SBGR SKIP
City Sao Paulo Ipiales
Country Brazil Colombia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Bogota
Elevation 2,459 ft 9,765 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 0.860000, -77.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ipiales (IPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to San Luis Airport (IPI) in Ipiales, Colombia is 4,321 kilometers (2,685 miles / 2,333 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying northwest at a heading of 304°.

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 Colombia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:43 in Ipiales.

There is a significant elevation difference of 7,306 feet between the two airports. San Luis Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ipiales (IPI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 131° (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 San Luis Airport (IPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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