GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,137 km
6,299 miles
VBG
Lompoc
United States
Distance
10,137 km
6,299 mi / 5,473 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU VBG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport
IATA Code GRU VBG
ICAO Code SBGR KVBG
City Sao Paulo Lompoc
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 368 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.740000, -120.580000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lompoc (VBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) in Lompoc, United States is 10,137 kilometers (6,299 miles / 5,473 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 16:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:39 in Lompoc. 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 2,091 feet between the two airports. Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lompoc (VBG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 118° (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 Vandenberg Space Force Base Airport (VBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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