GRU to JFK: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7,664 km (4,762 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 10h 5m, heading north. The distance is the same in either direction (JFK to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to New York?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is 7,664 km (4,762 mi, 4,138 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 GRU to JFK?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 10h 5m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. JFK is roughly north of GRU.
How is the GRU to JFK route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-JFK in IATA codes and SBGR-KJFK in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK (KJFK).
| GRU | JFK | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | John F. Kennedy International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | KJFK |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 13 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #9 |
SBGR starts with S, the ICAO prefix for South America; KJFK starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
JFK sits 2,448 ft (746 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to JFK
5 airlines appear on this route in the open route dataset, 5 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 |
| DL | Delta Air Lines | DAL | Delta | Active |
| G3 | City Connexion Airlines | CIX | Connexion | 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 São Paulo from New York?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are 7,664 km (4,762 mi, 4,138 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to JFK?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and JFK takes about 10h 5m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is JFK from GRU?
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) lies roughly north of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to JFK?
5 airlines appear on the GRU-JFK route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, City Connexion Airlines.
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