GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,399 km
6,462 miles
PAO
Palo Alto
United States
Distance
10,399 km
6,462 mi / 5,615 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PAO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Palo Alto Airport
IATA Code GRU PAO
ICAO Code SBGR KPAO
City Sao Paulo Palo Alto
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.460000, -122.120000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Palo Alto (PAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Palo Alto Airport (PAO) in Palo Alto, United States is 10,399 kilometers (6,462 miles / 5,615 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 03:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:36 in Palo Alto. 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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Palo Alto Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Palo Alto (PAO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 Palo Alto Airport (PAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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