GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,770 km
4,828 miles
LCH
Lake Charles
United States
Distance
7,770 km
4,828 mi / 4,195 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LCH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lake Charles Regional Airport
IATA Code GRU LCH
ICAO Code SBGR KLCH
City Sao Paulo Lake Charles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 15 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 30.130000, -93.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lake Charles (LCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) in Lake Charles, United States is 7,770 kilometers (4,828 miles / 4,195 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 Brazil with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:36 in Lake Charles. 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 2,444 feet between the two airports. Lake Charles Regional Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lake Charles (LCH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 135° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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