GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
6,186 km
3,844 miles
SAL
Santa Clara
El Salvador
Distance
6,186 km
3,844 mi / 3,340 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
307°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SAL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport El Salvador International Airport
IATA Code GRU SAL
ICAO Code SBGR MSLP
City Sao Paulo Santa Clara
Country Brazil El Salvador
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/El_Salvador
Elevation 2,459 ft 101 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 13.440000, -89.060000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Santa Clara (SAL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to El Salvador International Airport (SAL) in Santa Clara, El Salvador is 6,186 kilometers (3,844 miles / 3,340 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 El Salvador. 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 21:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:49 in Santa Clara. 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 2,358 feet between the two airports. El Salvador International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Santa Clara (SAL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 131° (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 El Salvador International Airport (SAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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