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Flight Distance from São Paulo (GRU) to Chicago (ORD)
Comprehensive aviation route data, direct distance, flight duration, CO₂ footprint, passport visa rules and interactive map.
Origin Airport
GRUSBGR
São Paulo, Brazil
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport
Great Circle Path
8,428 km5,237 miles • 4,551 NM
Destination Airport
KORDORD
Chicago, United States
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Direct Distance
8,428 km
5,237 Statute Miles
4,551 Nautical Miles
Commercial Flight
10h 25m
Est. non-stop flight duration (~850 km/h cruising speed + buffer)
CO₂ Footprint
759 kg
Estimated carbon footprint per economy passenger (~90g CO₂/km)
Initial Heading
330° True
Initial compass bearing towards destination
Estimated Travel Duration by Aircraft Class
Commercial Jet (Boeing 787 / A350)
10h 25m
Speed: ~850 km/h (459 knots)
Business Jet (Gulfstream G650)
9h 40m
Speed: ~920 km/h (496 knots)
Turboprop Aircraft (ATR-72 / Q400)
16h 42m
Speed: ~520 km/h (280 knots)
Passport & Visa Entry Requirements
🇧🇷 Brazil→🇺🇸 United States
Passport Validity Required6 months
💡 Official Note: B1/B2 Tourist Visa required from US embassy/consulate prior to departure.
This information is provided for general guidance only and does not replace official verification with an embassy, consulate, or the IATA Travel Centre before you travel.
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Flight Path & Geodetic Arc Map
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Departure Airport Specs
São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU)
- City / Country: São Paulo, Brazil
- ICAO Code: SBGR
- Coordinates: -23.4313°, -46.4700°
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Elevation: 2461 ft
Arrival Airport Specs
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
- City / Country: Chicago, United States
- ICAO Code: KORD
- Coordinates: 41.9786°, -87.9048°
- Timezone: America/Chicago
- Elevation: 680 ft
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