BFR
Bedford
United States
8,079 km
5,020 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,079 km
5,020 mi / 4,362 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+1h
America/Indiana/Indianapolis
Heading
142°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

BFR GRU
Airport Name Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BFR GRU
ICAO Code KBFR SBGR
City Bedford Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Indiana/Indianapolis America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 727 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 38.840000, -86.450000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bedford (BFR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) in Bedford, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,079 kilometers (5,020 miles / 4,362 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 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 05:14 in Bedford, it's 06:14 in Sao Paulo.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,732 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bedford (BFR) follows a heading of 328° (north 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 Virgil I Grissom Municipal Airport (BFR) 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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