GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,445 km
7,733 miles
MCT
Muscat
Oman
Distance
12,445 km
7,733 mi / 6,720 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
73°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MCT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Muscat International Airport
IATA Code GRU MCT
ICAO Code SBGR OOMS
City Sao Paulo Muscat
Country Brazil Oman
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Muscat
Elevation 2,459 ft 48 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 23.590000, 58.280000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Muscat (MCT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Muscat International Airport (MCT) in Muscat, Oman is 12,445 kilometers (7,733 miles / 6,720 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 73°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:56 in Muscat. With a 7-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,411 feet between the two airports. Muscat International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Muscat (MCT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 253° (west 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 Muscat International Airport (MCT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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