BIG
Delta Junction Ft Greely
United States
12,784 km
7,944 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,784 km
7,944 mi / 6,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Anchorage
Heading
93°
east

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Airport Comparison

BIG GRU
Airport Name Allen Army Air Field Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BIG GRU
ICAO Code PABI SBGR
City Delta Junction Ft Greely Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Anchorage America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 1,285 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 64.000000, -145.720000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Allen Army Air Field (BIG) in Delta Junction Ft Greely, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,784 kilometers (7,944 miles / 6,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 93°.

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 00:30 in Delta Junction Ft Greely, it's 05:30 in Sao Paulo. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,174 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Allen Army Air Field.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Delta Junction Ft Greely (BIG) follows a heading of 331° (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 Allen Army Air Field (BIG) 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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