GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,573 km
5,327 miles
SJD
San Jose del Cabo
Mexico
Distance
8,573 km
5,327 mi / 4,629 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
303°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SJD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Los Cabos International Airport
IATA Code GRU SJD
ICAO Code SBGR MMSD
City Sao Paulo San Jose del Cabo
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mazatlan
Elevation 2,459 ft 374 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 23.150000, -109.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Jose del Cabo (SJD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico is 8,573 kilometers (5,327 miles / 4,629 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying west northwest at a heading of 303°.

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 Mexico. 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 17:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:33 in San Jose del Cabo. 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 2,085 feet between the two airports. Los Cabos International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Jose del Cabo (SJD) 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 Los Cabos International Airport (SJD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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