GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,679 km
4,772 miles
TYS
Knoxville
United States
Distance
7,679 km
4,772 mi / 4,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU TYS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mc Ghee Tyson Airport
IATA Code GRU TYS
ICAO Code SBGR KTYS
City Sao Paulo Knoxville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/New_York
Elevation 2,459 ft 986 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.810000, -83.990000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Knoxville (TYS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) in Knoxville, United States is 7,679 kilometers (4,772 miles / 4,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 10:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:18 in Knoxville.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,473 feet between the two airports. Mc Ghee Tyson Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Knoxville (TYS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 143° (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 Mc Ghee Tyson Airport (TYS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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