GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,753 km
6,060 miles
NZY
San Diego
United States
Distance
9,753 km
6,060 mi / 5,266 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NZY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport
IATA Code GRU NZY
ICAO Code SBGR KNZY
City Sao Paulo San Diego
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.700000, -117.200000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Diego (NZY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) in San Diego, United States is 9,753 kilometers (6,060 miles / 5,266 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 07:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:37 in San Diego. 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 2,433 feet between the two airports. North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (NZY) 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 North Island Nas (Halsey Field) Airport (NZY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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