CID
Cedar Rapids
United States
8,625 km
5,359 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,625 km
5,359 mi / 4,657 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
138°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CID GRU
Airport Name The Eastern Iowa Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CID GRU
ICAO Code KCID SBGR
City Cedar Rapids Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 869 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 41.900000, -91.700000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Cedar Rapids (CID) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) in Cedar Rapids, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,625 kilometers (5,359 miles / 4,657 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 138°.

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 15:15 in Cedar Rapids, it's 18:15 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 1,590 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than The Eastern Iowa Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cedar Rapids (CID) follows a heading of 327° (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 The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) 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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