GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,379 km
5,206 miles
MAD
Madrid
Spain
Distance
8,379 km
5,206 mi / 4,524 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
32°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MAD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Madrid Barajas International Airport
IATA Code GRU MAD
ICAO Code SBGR LEMD
City Sao Paulo Madrid
Country Brazil Spain
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Madrid
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,001 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 40.490000, -3.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Madrid (MAD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Madrid Barajas International Airport (MAD) in Madrid, Spain is 8,379 kilometers (5,206 miles / 4,524 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northeast at a heading of 32°.

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 Brazil with Spain. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Europe. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:57 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:57 in Madrid. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Madrid (MAD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 220° (southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

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

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