GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,230 km
5,114 miles
YIP
Detroit
United States
Distance
8,230 km
5,114 mi / 4,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU YIP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Willow Run Airport
IATA Code GRU YIP
ICAO Code SBGR KYIP
City Sao Paulo Detroit
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,459 ft 716 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.200000, -83.500000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Detroit (YIP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Willow Run Airport (YIP) in Detroit, United States is 8,230 kilometers (5,114 miles / 4,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

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 22:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:56 in Detroit.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,743 feet between the two airports. Willow Run Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Detroit (YIP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 145° (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 Willow Run Airport (YIP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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