Airport Comparison
| GRU | SMU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Sheep Mountain Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | SMU |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | PASP |
| City | Sao Paulo | Sheep Mountain |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | America/Anchorage |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 2,750 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 61.810000, -147.510000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sheep Mountain (SMU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) in Sheep Mountain, United States is 12,865 kilometers (7,994 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.
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 23:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:06 in Sheep Mountain. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Sheep Mountain (SMU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 92° (east). 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 Sheep Mountain Airport (SMU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.