GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,412 km
6,470 miles
SQL
San Carlos
United States
Distance
10,412 km
6,470 mi / 5,622 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SQL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport San Carlos Airport
IATA Code GRU SQL
ICAO Code SBGR KSQL
City Sao Paulo San Carlos
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.510000, -122.250000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Carlos (SQL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to San Carlos Airport (SQL) in San Carlos, United States is 10,412 kilometers (6,470 miles / 5,622 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 05:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:26 in San Carlos. 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 2,454 feet between the two airports. San Carlos Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Carlos (SQL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 San Carlos Airport (SQL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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