GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,250 km
4,505 miles
JAL
Xalapa
Mexico
Distance
7,250 km
4,505 mi / 3,914 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU JAL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport El Lencero Airport
IATA Code GRU JAL
ICAO Code SBGR MMJA
City Sao Paulo Xalapa
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,127 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 19.480000, -96.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Xalapa (JAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to El Lencero Airport (JAL) in Xalapa, Mexico is 7,250 kilometers (4,505 miles / 3,914 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 Mexico. 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 00:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:39 in Xalapa. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Xalapa (JAL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 129° (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 El Lencero Airport (JAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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