GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,281 km
5,145 miles
PNX
Sherman/Denison
United States
Distance
8,281 km
5,145 mi / 4,471 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
318°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PNX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport North Texas Regional/Perrin Field
IATA Code GRU PNX
ICAO Code SBGR KGYI
City Sao Paulo Sherman/Denison
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 749 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.710000, -96.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sherman/Denison (PNX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) in Sherman/Denison, United States is 8,281 kilometers (5,145 miles / 4,471 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 318°.

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 05:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:38 in Sherman/Denison. 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 1,710 feet between the two airports. North Texas Regional/Perrin Field sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sherman/Denison (PNX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (PNX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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