GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,361 km
5,817 miles
TEX
Telluride
United States
Distance
9,361 km
5,817 mi / 5,055 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
316°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TEX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Telluride Regional Airport
IATA Code GRU TEX
ICAO Code SBGR KTEX
City Sao Paulo Telluride
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,459 ft 9,070 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.950000, -107.910000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Telluride (TEX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) in Telluride, United States is 9,361 kilometers (5,817 miles / 5,055 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 316°.

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 15:05 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:05 in Telluride. 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 6,611 feet between the two airports. Telluride 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 Telluride (TEX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 126° (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 Telluride Regional Airport (TEX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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