GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,044 km
5,619 miles
SUW
Superior
United States
Distance
9,044 km
5,619 mi / 4,883 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SUW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Richard I Bong Airport
IATA Code GRU SUW
ICAO Code SBGR KSUW
City Sao Paulo Superior
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 674 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 46.690000, -92.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Superior (SUW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) in Superior, United States is 9,044 kilometers (5,619 miles / 4,883 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 16:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:20 in Superior. 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 1,785 feet between the two airports. Richard I Bong Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Superior (SUW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 138° (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 Richard I Bong Airport (SUW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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