GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,439 km
5,244 miles
PWK
Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
United States
Distance
8,439 km
5,244 mi / 4,557 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PWK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Chicago Executive Airport
IATA Code GRU PWK
ICAO Code SBGR KPWK
City Sao Paulo Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 647 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 42.100000, -87.900000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, United States is 8,439 kilometers (5,244 miles / 4,557 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 01:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:35 in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling. 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 1,812 feet between the two airports. Chicago Executive Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling (PWK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 141° (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 Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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