Flight time from São Paulo to San Francisco
GRU → SFO · São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport to San Francisco International Airport
The flight from São Paulo (GRU) to San Francisco (SFO) takes about 11h 49m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,479 miles (10,427 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 49m
When will you arrive?
San Francisco is 4 hours behind São Paulo. You cross 4 time zones heading west. Westbound trips like this one are usually a little easier to adjust to, so plan for a day or two of jet lag.
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Common questions
- How long is the flight from São Paulo to San Francisco?
- About 11h 49m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,479 miles, or 10,427 km (5,630 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- San Francisco is 4 hours behind São Paulo.
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