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Flights between Detroit (DTW) and São Paulo (GRU)

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, United States ↔ São Paulo/Guarulhos–Governor André Franco Montoro International Airport, Brazil

A direct route between Detroit and São Paulo appears in the OpenFlights route network.

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Distance
8,224 km
5,110 miles
Est. flight time
10h 47m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~2h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in United States

Jan
4°
9/-1
70mm
Feb
6°
11/1
60mm
Mar
11°
16/6
75mm
Apr
17°
22/12
80mm
May
23°
28/18
95mm
Jun
28°
33/23
100mm
Jul
30°
35/25
95mm
Aug
29°
34/24
90mm
Sep
25°
30/20
80mm
Oct
18°
23/13
70mm
Nov
11°
16/6
70mm
Dec
5°
10/0
75mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Brazil

Jan
29°
34/24
240mm
Feb
29°
34/24
220mm
Mar
29°
34/24
200mm
Apr
28°
33/23
130mm
May
26°
31/21
80mm
Jun
25°
30/20
40mm
Jul
25°
30/20
30mm
Aug
27°
32/22
40mm
Sep
28°
33/23
80mm
Oct
29°
34/24
130mm
Nov
29°
34/24
180mm
Dec
29°
34/24
220mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

United States: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Brazil: Caution — some areas (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Detroit from São Paulo?

Detroit (DTW) and São Paulo (GRU) are around 8,224 km (5,110 miles) apart — an estimated 10h 47m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

What is the time difference between Detroit and São Paulo?

Time difference ~ 2 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Brazil?

Across Brazil, the warmest month on average is January, with mean temperatures around 29°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for United States and Brazil?

The UK FCDO currently rates United States as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Brazil as Caution — some areas. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.