GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,978 km
6,821 miles
NUW
Oak Harbor
United States
Distance
10,978 km
6,821 mi / 5,927 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
319°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NUW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport
IATA Code GRU NUW
ICAO Code SBGR KNUW
City Sao Paulo Oak Harbor
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 47 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.350000, -122.660000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Oak Harbor (NUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) in Oak Harbor, United States is 10,978 kilometers (6,821 miles / 5,927 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northwest at a heading of 319°.

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 23:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:13 in Oak Harbor. 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 2,412 feet between the two airports. Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Oak Harbor (NUW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 116° (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 Whidbey Island Nas (Ault Field) Airport (NUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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