Distance From Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, GRR - GRU Distance

The distance from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 5212 miles or 8388 kilometers or 4526 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Grand Rapids ( United States ) to São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Grand Rapids and São Paulo takes around 11 hours 58 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, Grand Rapids, United States to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 11 hours 58 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • GRR - GRU

Kilometers		8388 km
Statute Miles		5212 miles
Nautical Miles		4526 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		11 hours 58 minutes

Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - GRR to GRU Flight Path

Location of Gerald R. Ford International Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Grand Rapids to São Paulo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Grand Rapids, United States and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • GRR - GRU

Time difference between Grand Rapids (United States) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 2 Hours.
São Paulo time is 2 Hours ahead of Grand Rapids.

Location	Local Time
Grand Rapids (United States)	2025-03-18, 06:30:11 CDT
São Paulo (Brazil)	2025-03-18, 08:30:11 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR / KGRR) Grand Rapids, United States

Destination

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU / SBGR) São Paulo, Brazil