GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,281 km
5,767 miles
SOW
Show Low
United States
Distance
9,281 km
5,767 mi / 5,011 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SOW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Show Low Regional Airport
IATA Code GRU SOW
ICAO Code SBGR KSOW
City Sao Paulo Show Low
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,459 ft 6,416 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.270000, -110.010000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Show Low (SOW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) in Show Low, United States is 9,281 kilometers (5,767 miles / 5,011 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

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 15:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:07 in Show Low. 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 3,957 feet between the two airports. Show Low Regional 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 Show Low (SOW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 124° (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 Show Low Regional Airport (SOW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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