Flight time from Paris to São Paulo
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 12 hours. Flying back from São Paulo to Paris takes about 11 h 45 min. The two airports are 5,844 miles (9,405 km) apart.
| Route | Typical nonstop time | Leave 9:00 AM, land (local time) |
|---|---|---|
| CDG → GRU | 12h 00m | Paris → 5:00 PM |
| GRU → CDG | 11h 45m | São Paulo → 12:45 AM the next day |
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 5 hours behind of Paris right now. Allow for it when you plan: the clock at your destination may show a very different time from the hours you spent in the air. See the time now in Paris and São Paulo, or compare them in the time zone converter.
Questions people ask
How long is the flight from Paris to São Paulo?
A nonstop flight from Paris (CDG) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 12 hours, gate to gate. The return flight takes about 11 h 45 min.
How far is São Paulo from Paris?
5,844 miles (9,405 km) along the great-circle route, the shortest path over the Earth between CDG and GRU airports.
What is the time difference between Paris and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 5 hours behind of Paris 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 Paris at 9 a.m., when do I arrive in São Paulo?
Leaving Paris at 9:00 AM on November 18, 2026, you would land in São Paulo at about 5:00 PM local time.
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Last updated October 21, 2026. Airport locations: OurAirports via airportsdata; time zones: IANA time zone database 2026.