Flight time from New York to São Paulo

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 9 h 55 min. Flying back from São Paulo to New York takes about 10 h 5 min. The two airports are 4,762 miles (7,664 km) apart.

Example arrival times are for a departure on November 18, 2026. Times are estimates of gate-to-gate block time, from the great-circle distance, typical jet cruising speeds, average upper-level winds and about 45 minutes for taxi, take-off, climb and landing. They are not airline schedules, and we don't track which airlines fly this route nonstop. Real flights vary by aircraft, routing, season and the day's wind; check your airline for the exact time.

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Time difference

São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York right now. See the time now in New York and São Paulo, or compare them in the time zone converter.

Questions people ask

How long is the flight from New York to São Paulo?

A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 9 h 55 min, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 10 h 5 min.

How far is São Paulo from New York?

4,762 miles (7,664 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between JFK and GRU airports.

What is the time difference between New York and São Paulo?

São Paulo is 1 hour ahead of New York right now. The difference can change by an hour during the year when one city changes its clocks for daylight saving time and the other does not.

If I leave New York at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in São Paulo?

Leaving New York at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in São Paulo at about 8:55 PM local time.

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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.