Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Francisco (SFO)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 6,479
miles
10,427
kilometers
5,630
nautical miles

🕐 12h 50m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (310°)
Direction
🌍 -5h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
6,479 10,366
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
6,479 10,366
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
6,479 9,719
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
6,479 9,719
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
6,479 12,958
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
6,479 9,719
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?

This long-haul flight covers 6,479 miles across 13 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to SFO route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with San Francisco, United States. This long-haul flight covers 6,479 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 310° 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 SFO

San Francisco International Airport

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) serves San Francisco, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is 6,479 miles (10,427 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to SFO typically take around 12h 50m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 6,479 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.