GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,241 km
5,742 miles
SNY
Sidney
United States
Distance
9,241 km
5,742 mi / 4,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
321°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SNY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field
IATA Code GRU SNY
ICAO Code SBGR KSNY
City Sao Paulo Sidney
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,314 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.100000, -102.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sidney (SNY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) in Sidney, United States is 9,241 kilometers (5,742 miles / 4,990 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 321°.

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 01:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:26 in Sidney. 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 1,855 feet between the two airports. Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sidney (SNY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 130° (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 Sidney Municipal/Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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