Detroit (DTW) to Sao Paulo (GRU)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,110
miles
8,224
kilometers
4,440
nautical miles

🕐 10h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 SE (145°)
Direction
🌍 +2h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,110 8,176
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,110 8,176
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,110 7,665
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,110 7,665
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,110 10,220
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,110 7,665
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

When you land in Sao Paulo, your watch will be 2 hours ahead. Don't forget to adjust for jet lag!

✈️ Flight Details

The DTW to GRU route connects Detroit, United States with Sao Paulo, Brazil. This long-haul flight covers 5,110 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from United States to Brazil. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a SE bearing of 145° from Detroit. There is a 2 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About DTW

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) serves Detroit, United States.

🛬 About GRU

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) serves Sao Paulo, Brazil.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is 5,110 miles (8,224 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from DTW to GRU typically take around 10h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,110 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.