BMI
Bloomington/Normal
United States
8,354 km
5,191 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,354 km
5,191 mi / 4,511 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
140°
southeast

Airport Comparison

BMI GRU
Airport Name Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BMI GRU
ICAO Code KBMI SBGR
City Bloomington/Normal Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 871 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 40.480000, -88.920000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bloomington/Normal (BMI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) in Bloomington/Normal, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,354 kilometers (5,191 miles / 4,511 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 140°.

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 15:12 in Bloomington/Normal, it's 18:12 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,588 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bloomington/Normal (BMI) 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 Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal Airport (BMI) 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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