GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,434 km
8,348 miles
PCA
Portage Creek
United States
Distance
13,434 km
8,348 mi / 7,254 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PCA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Portage Creek Airport
IATA Code GRU PCA
ICAO Code SBGR PAOC
City Sao Paulo Portage Creek
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 129 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 58.910000, -157.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Portage Creek (PCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Portage Creek Airport (PCA) in Portage Creek, United States is 13,434 kilometers (8,348 miles / 7,254 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 11:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:59 in Portage Creek. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,330 feet between the two airports. Portage Creek Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Portage Creek (PCA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 85° (east). 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 Portage Creek Airport (PCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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