Sao Paulo (GRU) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,163
miles
9,919
kilometers
5,356
nautical miles

🕐 12h 14m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (308°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,163 9,861
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,163 9,861
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,163 9,245
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,163 9,245
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,163 12,326
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,163 9,245
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?

A round trip between Sao Paulo and Los Angeles earns you 12,326 base miles - that's 49% of the way to a typical domestic award ticket!

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to LAX route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with Los Angeles, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,163 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 308° from Sao Paulo. There is a 5 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 LAX

Los Angeles International Airport

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the primary airport serving Los Angeles and the fifth busiest in the world.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 6,163 miles (9,919 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to LAX typically take around 12h 14m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,163 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.