ABQ
Albuquerque
United States
9,077 km
5,640 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,077 km
5,640 mi / 4,901 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Denver
Heading
126°
southeast

Airport Comparison

ABQ GRU
Airport Name Albuquerque International Sunport Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ABQ GRU
ICAO Code KABQ SBGR
City Albuquerque Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Denver America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 5,355 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 35.040000, -106.610000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Albuquerque (ABQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) in Albuquerque, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,077 kilometers (5,640 miles / 4,901 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 126°.

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 United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:29 in Albuquerque, it's 04:29 in Sao Paulo. 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 2,896 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Albuquerque International Sunport Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Albuquerque (ABQ) follows a heading of 314° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Albuquerque International Sunport Airport (ABQ) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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