GRF
Fort Lewis/Tacoma
United States
10,911 km
6,780 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
10,911 km
6,780 mi / 5,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRF GRU
Airport Name Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GRF GRU
ICAO Code KGRF SBGR
City Fort Lewis/Tacoma Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 301 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 47.080000, -122.580000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 10,911 kilometers (6,780 miles / 5,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 13:24 in Fort Lewis/Tacoma, it's 18:24 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 2,158 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fort Lewis/Tacoma (GRF) follows a heading of 318° (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 Gray Army Air Field (Joint Base Lewis-Mcchord) Airport (GRF) 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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