GRU to LAX: Distance and Flight Time
The distance from São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 9,919 km (6,163 mi). A typical nonstop flight covers it in about 12h 55m, heading northwest. The distance is the same in either direction (LAX to GRU).
How far is it from São Paulo to Los Angeles?
The great-circle distance between São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 9,919 km (6,163 mi, 5,356 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 LAX?
A nonstop flight typically takes about 12h 55m. This is an estimate from the distance; actual block times depend on the aircraft, winds and the exact routing. LAX is roughly northwest of GRU.
How is the GRU to LAX route written in code?
The pair is written GRU-LAX in IATA codes and SBGR-KLAX in ICAO codes, the form used on a flight plan. São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport is GRU (SBGR), Los Angeles International Airport is LAX (KLAX).
| GRU | LAX | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport | Los Angeles International Airport |
| ICAO code | SBGR | KLAX |
| Country | Brazil | United States |
| Elevation | 2,461 ft | 125 ft |
| Rank by connections | #71 | #7 |
SBGR starts with S, the ICAO prefix for South America; KLAX starts with K, the prefix for the contiguous United States. How ICAO prefixes are laid out.
LAX sits 2,336 ft (712 m) lower than GRU, which is a real difference in air density on takeoff.
Airlines flying GRU to LAX
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 |
| KE | Korean Air | KAL | Koreanair | 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 Los Angeles?
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are 9,919 km (6,163 mi, 5,356 nautical miles) apart in a straight line.
How long is the flight from GRU to LAX?
A typical nonstop flight between GRU and LAX takes about 12h 55m. Actual times vary with aircraft type, winds and routing.
What direction is LAX from GRU?
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) lies roughly northwest of São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).
Which airlines fly GRU to LAX?
3 airlines appear on the GRU-LAX route in the open dataset, including American Airlines, Korean Air, US Airways.
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