GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,801 km
8,576 miles
WAA
Wales
United States
Distance
13,801 km
8,576 mi / 7,452 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
335°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WAA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wales Airport
IATA Code GRU WAA
ICAO Code SBGR PAIW
City Sao Paulo Wales
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 65.620000, -168.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Wales (WAA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wales Airport (WAA) in Wales, United States is 13,801 kilometers (8,576 miles / 7,452 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 335°.

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 19:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:04 in Wales. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,433 feet between the two airports. Wales Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Wales (WAA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 71° (east northeast). 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 Wales Airport (WAA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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