GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,250 km
5,748 miles
WTR
Whiteriver
United States
Distance
9,250 km
5,748 mi / 4,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
311°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WTR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Whiteriver Airport
IATA Code GRU WTR
ICAO Code SBGR KE24
City Sao Paulo Whiteriver
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Phoenix
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,153 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.810000, -109.990000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Whiteriver (WTR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Whiteriver Airport (WTR) in Whiteriver, United States is 9,250 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 311°.

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 18:55 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:55 in Whiteriver. 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 2,694 feet between the two airports. Whiteriver 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 Whiteriver (WTR) 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 Whiteriver Airport (WTR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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