Flight time from Los Angeles to São Paulo
LAX → GRU · Los Angeles International Airport to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
The flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 11h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner, covering 6,163 miles (9,919 km).
How the aircraft compares
Regional jetEmbraer E175, CRJ
Beyond range
NarrowbodyBoeing 737, Airbus A320
Beyond range
WidebodyBoeing 787, A350, 777
11h 7m
When will you arrive?
São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. You cross 4 time zones heading east. Eastbound trips like this one tend to be harder 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 Los Angeles to São Paulo?
- About 11h 7m nonstop on a widebody airliner. Airlines add taxi and buffer time to the schedule.
- How far is it?
- 6,163 miles, or 9,919 km (5,356 nautical miles) in a straight line.
- What is the time difference?
- São Paulo is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
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