GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,915 km
5,539 miles
OLU
Columbus
United States
Distance
8,915 km
5,539 mi / 4,814 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU OLU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Columbus Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU OLU
ICAO Code SBGR KOLU
City Sao Paulo Columbus
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,447 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.450000, -97.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Columbus (OLU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) in Columbus, United States is 8,915 kilometers (5,539 miles / 4,814 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 07:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:07 in Columbus. 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 1,012 feet between the two airports. Columbus Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Columbus (OLU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 134° (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 Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.