DFW to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 8,244 km (5,122 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 50m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to DFW).
How far is it from Dallas-Fort Worth to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 8,244 km (5,122 mi, 4,451 nautical miles). That is the straight-line distance; a real flight is a little longer because of air-traffic routing.
How long is the flight from DFW to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 50m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly southeast of DFW.
How is the DFW to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written DFW-GRU in IATA codes and KDFW-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is DFW (KDFW), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| DFW | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Dallas Fort Worth International Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDFW | SBGR |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Elevation | 607 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #8 | #71 |
KDFW starts with K, the ICAO prefix for the contiguous United States; SBGR starts with S, the prefix for South America. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
GRU sits 1,854 ft (565 m) higher than DFW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DFW to GRU
3 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 3 of them still listed as active. Each row gives the IATA code, the ICAO code and the radio callsign, which is what an air traffic controller hears:
| IATA | Airline | ICAO | Callsign | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA | American Airlines | AAL | American | Active |
| JJ | TAM Brazilian Airlines | TAM | Tam | Active |
| US | US Airways | USA | U S Air | Active |
Route and carrier data comes from the OpenFlights open dataset, regenerated here on . It is a historical snapshot of scheduled connections, not a live schedule, and it includes codeshare listings, so some carriers shown may no longer operate the route or exist. How we build this · Data and sources.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dallas-Fort Worth from São Paulo?
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 8,244 km (5,122 mi, 4,451 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DFW to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between DFW and GRU takes about 10h 50m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from DFW?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly southeast of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
Which airlines fly DFW to GRU?
3 airlines appear on the DFW-GRU route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, TAM Brazilian Airlines, US Airways.
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