GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,407 km
5,224 miles
LOT
Chicago/Romeoville
United States
Distance
8,407 km
5,224 mi / 4,539 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LOT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lewis University Airport
IATA Code GRU LOT
ICAO Code SBGR KLOT
City Sao Paulo Chicago/Romeoville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 679 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.610000, -88.100000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chicago/Romeoville (LOT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lewis University Airport (LOT) in Chicago/Romeoville, United States is 8,407 kilometers (5,224 miles / 4,539 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 03:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:20 in Chicago/Romeoville. 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 1,780 feet between the two airports. Lewis University Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Chicago/Romeoville (LOT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 141° (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 Lewis University Airport (LOT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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