GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,605 km
5,968 miles
PGS
Peach Springs
United States
Distance
9,605 km
5,968 mi / 5,186 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

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GRU PGS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Grand Canyon Caverns Airport
IATA Code GRU PGS
ICAO Code SBGR KL37
City Sao Paulo Peach Springs
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,397 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.530000, -113.250000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Peach Springs (PGS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) in Peach Springs, United States is 9,605 kilometers (5,968 miles / 5,186 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 08:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:13 in Peach Springs. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,938 feet between the two airports. Grand Canyon Caverns Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Peach Springs (PGS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 122° (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 Grand Canyon Caverns Airport (PGS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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