GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,300 km
5,779 miles
TYZ
Taylor
United States
Distance
9,300 km
5,779 mi / 5,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TYZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Taylor Airport
IATA Code GRU TYZ
ICAO Code SBGR KTYL
City Sao Paulo Taylor
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,823 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.450000, -110.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Taylor (TYZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Taylor Airport (TYZ) in Taylor, United States is 9,300 kilometers (5,779 miles / 5,022 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 10:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:10 in Taylor. 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 3,364 feet between the two airports. Taylor 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 Taylor (TYZ) 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 Taylor Airport (TYZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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