GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,962 km
7,433 miles
PSG
Petersburg
United States
Distance
11,962 km
7,433 mi / 6,459 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PSG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Petersburg James A Johnson Airport
IATA Code GRU PSG
ICAO Code SBGR PAPG
City Sao Paulo Petersburg
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Juneau
Elevation 2,459 ft 113 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 56.800000, -132.950000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Petersburg (PSG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) in Petersburg, United States is 11,962 kilometers (7,433 miles / 6,459 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 14:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:45 in Petersburg. 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 2,346 feet between the two airports. Petersburg James A Johnson Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Petersburg (PSG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 106° (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 Petersburg James A Johnson Airport (PSG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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