GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,892 km
6,146 miles
LGB
Long Beach
United States
Distance
9,892 km
6,146 mi / 5,341 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LGB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport
IATA Code GRU LGB
ICAO Code SBGR KLGB
City Sao Paulo Long Beach
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.820000, -118.150000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Long Beach (LGB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) in Long Beach, United States is 9,892 kilometers (6,146 miles / 5,341 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 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 06:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:53 in Long Beach. 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 2,399 feet between the two airports. Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Long Beach (LGB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 119° (east 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 Long Beach (Daugherty Field) Airport (LGB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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