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.