Airport Comparison
| GRU | NLG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Nelson Lagoon Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | NLG |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | PAOU |
| City | Sao Paulo | Nelson Lagoon |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 14 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 56.010000, -161.160000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Nelson Lagoon (NLG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) in Nelson Lagoon, United States is 13,673 kilometers (8,496 miles / 7,383 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying northwest at a heading of 323°.
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 18:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:59 in Nelson Lagoon. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
There is a significant elevation difference of 2,445 feet between the two airports. Nelson Lagoon Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Nelson Lagoon (NLG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 83° (east). 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 Nelson Lagoon Airport (NLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.