GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,401 km
5,841 miles
WPO
Paonia
United States
Distance
9,401 km
5,841 mi / 5,076 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
317°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WPO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport North Fork Valley Airport
IATA Code GRU WPO
ICAO Code SBGR K7V2
City Sao Paulo Paonia
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Denver
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,788 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.830000, -107.650000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Paonia (WPO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) in Paonia, United States is 9,401 kilometers (5,841 miles / 5,076 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 317°.

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 01:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:08 in Paonia. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,329 feet between the two airports. North Fork Valley Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paonia (WPO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 126° (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 North Fork Valley Airport (WPO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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