GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,488 km
5,896 miles
PRC
Prescott
United States
Distance
9,488 km
5,896 mi / 5,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PRC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field
IATA Code GRU PRC
ICAO Code SBGR KPRC
City Sao Paulo Prescott
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,045 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.650000, -112.420000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Prescott (PRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) in Prescott, United States is 9,488 kilometers (5,896 miles / 5,123 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 12:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:25 in Prescott. 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 2,586 feet between the two airports. Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field 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 Prescott (PRC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 123° (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 Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (PRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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