Amsterdam to São Paulo
12h 34m The flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) covers 9,774 km (6,074 miles) and takes approximately 12h 34m gate to gate for a typical jet.
The route heads south-west on an initial great-circle bearing of 226°, passing near 15.9° N, 26.3° W at its midpoint.
The route
The great-circle path — the shortest line between the two airports across the curve of the earth. On a flat map it looks bent; on a globe it is straight.
Flight time at different cruise speeds
Aircraft type, winds and routing all move the real number. This is the same distance flown at different speeds, plus the 25-minute ground and climb allowance.
| Typical of | Cruise speed | Airborne | Gate to gate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop / regional | 550 km/h | 17h 46m | 18h 11m |
| Narrowbody jet (A320, 737) | 780 km/h | 12h 32m | 12h 57m |
| Widebody jet (777, 787, A350) | 900 km/h | 10h 52m | 11h 17m |
| Private jet (Gulfstream) | 850 km/h | 11h 30m | 11h 55m |
Headwinds on an eastbound long-haul routinely add 30–60 minutes; the same route westbound can be quicker. Airlines publish schedules with padding built in.
Both airports
| AMS | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Amsterdam Airport Schiphol | São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport |
| City | Amsterdam | São Paulo |
| Country | Netherlands | Brazil |
| ICAO | EHAM | SBGR |
| Coordinates | 52.3086, 4.7639 | -23.4313, -46.47 |
| Elevation | -11 ft | 2,461 ft |
Questions
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to São Paulo?
A non-stop flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to São Paulo (GRU) takes about 12h 34m. The great-circle distance is 9,774 km (6,074 miles, 5,278 nautical miles), flying south-west on an initial bearing of 226°.
How far is Amsterdam from São Paulo?
9,774 kilometres in a straight line over the earth's surface — 6,074 miles or 5,278 nautical miles. Actual flown distance is usually 2–5% longer because aircraft follow airways, avoid weather and route around restricted airspace.
Is there a non-stop flight between AMS and GRU?
This page calculates the direct-line time and distance; it does not track airline schedules. At 9,774 km the route is comfortably within range of a non-stop service if an airline chooses to fly it. Check an airline or booking site for what is actually scheduled.
What should I expect on a 12h 34m flight?
Anything past six hours is a long-haul flight: expect at least one meal service, a significant time-zone shift, and enough sitting that circulation and hydration start to matter. Cabin altitude, dry air and disrupted sleep do more damage to a training routine than the flight itself.
Airport coordinates from OurAirports (public domain). Distance is a great-circle calculation; flight time uses the model described on the method page. Flight times are great-circle estimates for planning only — always check the airline's published schedule.