GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,613 km
4,731 miles
ROA
Roanoke
United States
Distance
7,613 km
4,731 mi / 4,111 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU ROA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport
IATA Code GRU ROA
ICAO Code SBGR KROA
City Sao Paulo Roanoke
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,175 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.330000, -79.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Roanoke (ROA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) in Roanoke, United States is 7,613 kilometers (4,731 miles / 4,111 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 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 16:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:03 in Roanoke.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,284 feet between the two airports. Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Roanoke (ROA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 147° (south 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 Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) Airport (ROA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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