GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
6,510 km
4,045 miles
PKJ
Playa Grande
Guatemala
Distance
6,510 km
4,045 mi / 3,515 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PKJ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Playa Grande Airport
IATA Code GRU PKJ
ICAO Code SBGR MGPG
City Sao Paulo Playa Grande
Country Brazil Guatemala
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Guatemala
Elevation 2,459 ft 577 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 16.000000, -90.740000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Playa Grande (PKJ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) in Playa Grande, Guatemala is 6,510 kilometers (4,045 miles / 3,515 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Guatemala. 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 16:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:11 in Playa Grande. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,882 feet between the two airports. Playa Grande Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Playa Grande (PKJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 131° (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 Playa Grande Airport (PKJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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