GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,829 km
6,107 miles
SLC
Salt Lake City
United States
Distance
9,829 km
6,107 mi / 5,307 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SLC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Salt Lake City International Airport
IATA Code GRU SLC
ICAO Code SBGR KSLC
City Sao Paulo Salt Lake City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,231 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.790000, -111.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Salt Lake City (SLC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) in Salt Lake City, United States is 9,829 kilometers (6,107 miles / 5,307 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 02:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:57 in Salt Lake City. 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 1,772 feet between the two airports. Salt Lake City International Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Salt Lake City (SLC) 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 Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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