The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Gillespie Field (SEE) in San Diego/El Cajon, United States is 9,742 kilometers (6,053 miles / 5,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 17:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:47 in San Diego/El Cajon. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,072 feet between the two airports. Gillespie Field sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego/El Cajon (SEE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 120° (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 Gillespie Field (SEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.