GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,337 km
5,180 miles
VPZ
Valparaiso
United States
Distance
8,337 km
5,180 mi / 4,501 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU VPZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Porter County Regional Airport
IATA Code GRU VPZ
ICAO Code SBGR KVPZ
City Sao Paulo Valparaiso
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 770 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.450000, -87.010000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Valparaiso (VPZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) in Valparaiso, United States is 8,337 kilometers (5,180 miles / 4,501 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 16:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:57 in Valparaiso. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,689 feet between the two airports. Porter County Regional Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Valparaiso (VPZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 142° (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 Porter County Regional Airport (VPZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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