GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,011 km
5,599 miles
LVS
Las Vegas
United States
Distance
9,011 km
5,599 mi / 4,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
315°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LVS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Las Vegas Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU LVS
ICAO Code SBGR KLVS
City Sao Paulo Las Vegas
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,877 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.650000, -105.140000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Las Vegas (LVS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) in Las Vegas, United States is 9,011 kilometers (5,599 miles / 4,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 315°.

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 11:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:31 in Las Vegas. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,418 feet between the two airports. Las Vegas Municipal 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 Las Vegas (LVS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 127° (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 Las Vegas Municipal Airport (LVS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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