GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,982 km
4,960 miles
SDF
Louisville
United States
Distance
7,982 km
4,960 mi / 4,310 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU SDF
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport
IATA Code GRU SDF
ICAO Code SBGR KSDF
City Sao Paulo Louisville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Kentucky/Louisville
Elevation 2,459 ft 501 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.170000, -85.740000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Louisville (SDF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) in Louisville, United States is 7,982 kilometers (4,960 miles / 4,310 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 04:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:09 in Louisville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,958 feet between the two airports. Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Louisville (SDF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 142° (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 Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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