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Flight time from Amsterdam to São Paulo
About 12 hours and 20 minutes non-stop, 9,775 km (6,074 miles), with your local arrival time and the time difference.
Estimate for a direct flight from Amsterdam (AMS, Schiphol) to São Paulo (GRU, Guarulhos). Change the departure time below to see your local arrival time.
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to São Paulo?
A non-stop flight from Amsterdam to São Paulo takes about 12 hours and 20 minutes. The two cities are 9,775 km (6,074 miles) apart in a straight line, measured between Schiphol (AMS) and Guarulhos (GRU).
This is a long-haul route. If there is no direct flight on your dates, a connection through a hub usually adds 2–6 hours to the journey.
The estimate assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, route and winds – heading west into the jet stream, flights often take a little longer than this. Check your booking for the exact time.
Time difference and arrival time
São Paulo is 4 hours behind Amsterdam right now. A flight leaving Amsterdam at 10:00 local time lands at about 18:20 local time in São Paulo. With a 4h shift, expect some jet lag: as a rough guide the body adjusts by about an hour a day, and flying west (as on this trip) is usually easier than the other way.
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More flights from São Paulo
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- São Paulo to New York 9h 50m
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- São Paulo to Sydney 16h 40m
- São Paulo to Mumbai 17h 10m
- São Paulo to Delhi 17h 55m
Why arrival times look strange
Airline schedules always show local times: departure in the departure city’s time and arrival in the arrival city’s time. Fly east and you “lose” hours – a 7-hour flight from New York to London leaving at 19:00 lands at 07:00 the next morning. Fly west and you gain them, which is how you can land in Los Angeles almost at the same clock time you left Tokyo. This calculator handles the time zones and daylight saving time for you.
How the flight time estimate works
In estimate mode the calculator measures the great-circle distance between the two cities – the shortest route over the Earth’s surface – and assumes an average speed of about 830 km/h (515 mph), plus around 35 minutes for taxiing, take-off and landing. That gives a good guide for a non-stop flight. Real schedules vary with the airline, aircraft, winds and route: flights heading east with the jet stream are often quicker than the same trip heading west, so always check your booking for the exact time.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to São Paulo?
A direct flight from Amsterdam to São Paulo takes about 12 hours and 20 minutes. This is an estimate based on the distance; airline schedules can be shorter or longer depending on the route and winds.
How far is São Paulo from Amsterdam?
The straight-line (great-circle) distance between Amsterdam and São Paulo is about 9,775 km, or 6,074 miles.
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and São Paulo?
São Paulo is 4 hours behind Amsterdam at the moment.