GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,980 km
8,065 miles
JLA
Cooper Landing
United States
Distance
12,980 km
8,065 mi / 7,008 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU JLA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Quartz Creek Airport
IATA Code GRU JLA
ICAO Code SBGR KJLA
City Sao Paulo Cooper Landing
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 466 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 60.480000, -149.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cooper Landing (JLA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) in Cooper Landing, United States is 12,980 kilometers (8,065 miles / 7,008 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 23:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:16 in Cooper Landing. 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 1,993 feet between the two airports. Quartz Creek Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Cooper Landing (JLA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 91° (east). 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 Quartz Creek Airport (JLA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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