GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,741 km
4,810 miles
LMS
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,741 km
4,810 mi / 4,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
323°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LMS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Louisville/Winston County Airport
IATA Code GRU LMS
ICAO Code SBGR KLMS
City Sao Paulo Louisville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 575 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.100000, -89.100000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Louisville (LMS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) in Louisville, United States is 7,741 kilometers (4,810 miles / 4,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.

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 08:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:34 in Louisville. 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 1,885 feet between the two airports. Louisville/Winston County Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Louisville (LMS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 138° (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 Louisville/Winston County Airport (LMS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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