GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,937 km
6,174 miles
WHP
Los Angeles
United States
Distance
9,937 km
6,174 mi / 5,365 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WHP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Whiteman Airport
IATA Code GRU WHP
ICAO Code SBGR KWHP
City Sao Paulo Los Angeles
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,003 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 34.260000, -118.410000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Los Angeles (WHP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Whiteman Airport (WHP) in Los Angeles, United States is 9,937 kilometers (6,174 miles / 5,365 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 03:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:20 in Los Angeles. 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 1,456 feet between the two airports. Whiteman Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Los Angeles (WHP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 119° (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 Whiteman Airport (WHP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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