Sao Paulo (GRU) to Houston (IAH)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 4,912
miles
7,905
kilometers
4,269
nautical miles

🕐 9h 51m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (316°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
4,912 7,859
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
4,912 7,859
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
4,912 7,368
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
4,912 7,368
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
4,912 9,824
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
4,912 7,368
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?

Flights between Sao Paulo and Houston follow a "great circle" route that curves over the Earth's surface - this is actually shorter than flying in a straight line on a flat map!

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to IAH route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with Houston, United States. This long-haul flight covers 4,912 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 316° from Sao Paulo. There is a 3 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GRU

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

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

🛬 About IAH

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) serves Houston, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport is 4,912 miles (7,905 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to IAH typically take around 9h 51m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 4,912 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.