GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,950 km
5,561 miles
LRJ
Le Mars
United States
Distance
8,950 km
5,561 mi / 4,833 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LRJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Le Mars Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU LRJ
ICAO Code SBGR KLRJ
City Sao Paulo Le Mars
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,197 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.780000, -96.190000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Le Mars (LRJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) in Le Mars, United States is 8,950 kilometers (5,561 miles / 4,833 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 15:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:45 in Le Mars. 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 1,262 feet between the two airports. Le Mars Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Le Mars (LRJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 135° (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 Le Mars Municipal Airport (LRJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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