GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,890 km
4,902 miles
SCH
Schenectady
United States
Distance
7,890 km
4,902 mi / 4,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
339°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SCH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Schenectady County Airport
IATA Code GRU SCH
ICAO Code SBGR KSCH
City Sao Paulo Schenectady
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,459 ft 378 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.850000, -73.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Schenectady (SCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Schenectady County Airport (SCH) in Schenectady, United States is 7,890 kilometers (4,902 miles / 4,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.

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 12:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:44 in Schenectady.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,081 feet between the two airports. Schenectady County Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Schenectady (SCH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 153° (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 Schenectady County Airport (SCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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