GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,135 km
6,298 miles
SMX
Santa Maria
United States
Distance
10,135 km
6,298 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SMX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field
IATA Code GRU SMX
ICAO Code SBGR KSMX
City Sao Paulo Santa Maria
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 261 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.900000, -120.460000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Santa Maria (SMX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) in Santa Maria, United States is 10,135 kilometers (6,298 miles / 5,473 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 09:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:23 in Santa Maria. 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 2,198 feet between the two airports. Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Maria (SMX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 118° (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 Santa Maria Pub/Capt G Allan Hancock Field (SMX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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