GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,249 km
5,747 miles
SJN
St Johns
United States
Distance
9,249 km
5,747 mi / 4,994 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

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GRU SJN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport St Johns Industrial Air Park
IATA Code GRU SJN
ICAO Code SBGR KSJN
City Sao Paulo St Johns
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,737 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.520000, -109.380000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to St Johns (SJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) in St Johns, United States is 9,249 kilometers (5,747 miles / 4,994 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 14:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:32 in St Johns. 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 3,278 feet between the two airports. St Johns Industrial Air Park sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from St Johns (SJN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 125° (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 St Johns Industrial Air Park (SJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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