The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) in San Diego, United States is 9,728 kilometers (6,045 miles / 5,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 307°.

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 19:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:21 in San Diego. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,933 feet between the two airports. Brown Field Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Diego (SDM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 120° (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 Brown Field Municipal Airport (SDM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.