DTW to GRU: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 8,224 km (5,110 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 45m, heading southeast. The distance is the same in either direction (GRU to DTW).
How far is it from Detroit to São Paulo?
The great-circle distance between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 8,224 km (5,110 mi, 4,440 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 DTW to GRU?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 45m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. GRU is roughly southeast of DTW.
How is the DTW to GRU route written in code?
The pair is written DTW-GRU in IATA codes and KDTW-SBGR in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport is DTW (KDTW), São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR).
| DTW | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| ICAO code | KDTW | SBGR |
| Country | United States | Brazil |
| Elevation | 645 ft | 2,461 ft |
| Rank by connections | #59 | #71 |
KDTW 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 1,816 ft (554 m) higher than DTW, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying DTW to GRU
2 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | 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 Detroit from São Paulo?
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) are 8,224 km (5,110 mi, 4,440 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from DTW to GRU?
A typical nonstop flight between DTW and GRU takes about 10h 45m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is GRU from DTW?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) lies roughly southeast of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).
Which airlines fly DTW to GRU?
2 airlines appear on the DTW-GRU route in the open dataset, including Delta Air Lines, City Connexion Airlines.
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