GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,938 km
5,554 miles
RTL
Spirit Lake
United States
Distance
8,938 km
5,554 mi / 4,826 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU RTL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Spirit Lake Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU RTL
ICAO Code SBGR K0F3
City Sao Paulo Spirit Lake
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,434 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.390000, -95.140000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Spirit Lake (RTL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) in Spirit Lake, United States is 8,938 kilometers (5,554 miles / 4,826 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 07:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:09 in Spirit Lake. 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 1,025 feet between the two airports. Spirit Lake Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Spirit Lake (RTL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 136° (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 Spirit Lake Municipal Airport (RTL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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