GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,982 km
8,688 miles
SVA
Savoonga
United States
Distance
13,982 km
8,688 mi / 7,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
333°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU SVA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Savoonga Airport
IATA Code GRU SVA
ICAO Code SBGR PASA
City Sao Paulo Savoonga
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 59 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 63.690000, -170.490000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Savoonga (SVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Savoonga Airport (SVA) in Savoonga, United States is 13,982 kilometers (8,688 miles / 7,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying north northwest at a heading of 333°.

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 19:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:33 in Savoonga. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,400 feet between the two airports. Savoonga Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Savoonga (SVA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 70° (east northeast). 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 Savoonga Airport (SVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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