FCM
Minneapolis
United States
8,962 km
5,568 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,962 km
5,568 mi / 4,839 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Chicago
Heading
137°
southeast

Airport Comparison

FCM GRU
Airport Name Flying Cloud Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FCM GRU
ICAO Code KFCM SBGR
City Minneapolis Sao Paulo
Country United States Brazil
Timezone America/Chicago America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 906 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 44.800000, -93.500000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Minneapolis (FCM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) in Minneapolis, United States to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,962 kilometers (5,568 miles / 4,839 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:04 in Minneapolis, it's 10:04 in Sao Paulo. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,553 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Flying Cloud Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Minneapolis (FCM) follows a heading of 328° (north northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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