GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,347 km
6,429 miles
WVI
Watsonville
United States
Distance
10,347 km
6,429 mi / 5,587 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU WVI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Watsonville Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU WVI
ICAO Code SBGR KWVI
City Sao Paulo Watsonville
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 163 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.940000, -121.790000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Watsonville (WVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) in Watsonville, United States is 10,347 kilometers (6,429 miles / 5,587 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 21:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:12 in Watsonville. 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 2,296 feet between the two airports. Watsonville Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Watsonville (WVI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 117° (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 Watsonville Municipal Airport (WVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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