Flights Amsterdam → Sao Paulo
AMS → GRU
How long is the flight from Amsterdam to Sao Paulo?
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 12h 38m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route overview
The flight route connects Amsterdam to São Paulo, operating with a Boeing 777 aircraft. The destination airport in São Paulo opened in 1985 and currently handles over forty-two million passengers annually.
The Amsterdam (AMS) → Sao Paulo (GRU) route is operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. FlightGuard's average computed risk is 7.9/100 (low), updated in real time from weather, ATC delays, strikes, NOTAMs, fuel and flight history. At Sao Paulo the average ATFM delay is 3.5 minutes (main cause: atfm). Departing from Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 minutes.
Heading to Sao Paulo: what to expect in this direction
Flying from Amsterdam (AMS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) heads south-west for about 9,774 km, a flight time of roughly 12h 38m.
Air-traffic congestion: departing Amsterdam the average ATFM delay is 1.2 min (atfm); arriving into Sao Paulo it is 3.5 min (atfm).
Route facts
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Airline punctuality on this route
| Airline | On-time | Average delay | Cancellations |
|---|---|---|---|
| KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KL) | 82% | 19 min | 5.9% |
Airlines operating AMS-GRU
Airports
Frequently asked questions about AMS-GRU
The flight from Amsterdam (AMS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) takes about 12h 38m. This is an estimate based on the distance between the two airports: the real time depends on the aircraft, wind and any stops.
Route-specific punctuality data isn't available yet. Check your flight on FlightGuard for a real-time analysis.
The cancellation rate varies by airline and season. Check your flight risk for an up-to-date estimate.
The route is operated by 1 airline: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
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The Amsterdam-Sao Paulo route is about 9,774 km: for a cancellation (with less than 14 days' notice), a delay over 3 hours, or denied boarding, EU261 compensation is €600, barring extraordinary circumstances.
