GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,341 km
5,183 miles
SPI
Springfield
United States
Distance
8,341 km
5,183 mi / 4,504 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SPI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
IATA Code GRU SPI
ICAO Code SBGR KSPI
City Sao Paulo Springfield
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 598 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.840000, -89.680000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Springfield (SPI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) in Springfield, United States is 8,341 kilometers (5,183 miles / 4,504 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 21:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:12 in Springfield. 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 1,861 feet between the two airports. Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Springfield (SPI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (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 Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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