GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,861 km
6,128 miles
SNA
Santa Ana
United States
Distance
9,861 km
6,128 mi / 5,325 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SNA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport John Wayne/Orange County Airport
IATA Code GRU SNA
ICAO Code SBGR KSNA
City Sao Paulo Santa Ana
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 56 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.680000, -117.870000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Santa Ana (SNA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) in Santa Ana, United States is 9,861 kilometers (6,128 miles / 5,325 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 13:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:58 in Santa Ana. 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 2,403 feet between the two airports. John Wayne/Orange County Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Ana (SNA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 120° (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 John Wayne/Orange County Airport (SNA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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