GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,683 km
6,017 miles
SAS
Salton City
United States
Distance
9,683 km
6,017 mi / 5,228 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU SAS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Salton Sea Airport
IATA Code GRU SAS
ICAO Code SBGR KSAS
City Sao Paulo Salton City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft -84 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 33.240000, -115.950000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Salton City (SAS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Salton Sea Airport (SAS) in Salton City, United States is 9,683 kilometers (6,017 miles / 5,228 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 10:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:37 in Salton City. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,543 feet between the two airports. Salton Sea Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Salton City (SAS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 121° (east 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 Salton Sea Airport (SAS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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