Airport Comparison
| GRU | PIZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Point Lay Lrrs Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | PIZ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | PPIZ |
| City | Sao Paulo | Point Lay |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 29 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 69.730000, -163.010000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Point Lay (PIZ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) in Point Lay, United States is 13,456 kilometers (8,361 miles / 7,265 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 339°.
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 05:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:38 in Point Lay. 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 2,431 feet between the two airports. Point Lay Lrrs Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Point Lay (PIZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 73° (east northeast). 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 Point Lay Lrrs Airport (PIZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.