GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,739 km
6,051 miles
NRS
Imperial Beach
United States
Distance
9,739 km
6,051 mi / 5,259 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NRS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport
IATA Code GRU NRS
ICAO Code SBGR KNRS
City Sao Paulo Imperial Beach
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 23 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.570000, -117.110000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Imperial Beach (NRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) in Imperial Beach, United States is 9,739 kilometers (6,051 miles / 5,259 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 15:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:32 in Imperial Beach. 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 2,436 feet between the two airports. Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Imperial Beach (NRS) 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 Imperial Beach Nolf (Ream Field) Airport (NRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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