GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,499 km
6,524 miles
LWS
Lewiston
United States
Distance
10,499 km
6,524 mi / 5,669 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LWS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport
IATA Code GRU LWS
ICAO Code SBGR KLWS
City Sao Paulo Lewiston
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,442 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.370000, -117.020000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lewiston (LWS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) in Lewiston, United States is 10,499 kilometers (6,524 miles / 5,669 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 12:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:04 in Lewiston. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,017 feet between the two airports. Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lewiston (LWS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 120° (east 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 Lewiston/Nez Perce County Airport (LWS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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