GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,777 km
4,833 miles
SLP
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Distance
7,777 km
4,833 mi / 4,199 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SLP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ponciano Arriaga International Airport
IATA Code GRU SLP
ICAO Code SBGR MMSP
City Sao Paulo San Luis Potosi
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,035 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 22.250000, -100.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Luis Potosi (SLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) in San Luis Potosi, Mexico is 7,777 kilometers (4,833 miles / 4,199 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 13:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:00 in San Luis Potosi. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,576 feet between the two airports. Ponciano Arriaga International Airport 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 San Luis Potosi (SLP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 127° (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 Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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