GCN
Grand Canyon
United States
9,546 km
5,932 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,546 km
5,932 mi / 5,155 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Phoenix
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GCN GRU
Airport Name Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GCN GRU
ICAO Code KGCN SBGR
City Grand Canyon Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Phoenix America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6,609 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 35.950000, -112.150000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Grand Canyon (GCN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) in Grand Canyon, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,546 kilometers (5,932 miles / 5,155 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 19:56 in Grand Canyon, it's 23:56 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 4,150 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Grand Canyon (GCN) follows a heading of 312° (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 Grand Canyon Ntl Park Airport (GCN) 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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