GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,572 km
9,676 miles
MCV
McArthur River Mine
Australia
Distance
15,572 km
9,676 mi / 8,408 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
184°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU MCV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport McArthur River Mine Airport
IATA Code GRU MCV
ICAO Code SBGR YMHU
City Sao Paulo McArthur River Mine
Country Brazil Australia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Australia/Darwin
Elevation 2,459 ft 131 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.440000, 136.080000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to McArthur River Mine (MCV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) in McArthur River Mine, Australia is 15,572 kilometers (9,676 miles / 8,408 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 184°.

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 Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 02:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 14:50 in McArthur River Mine. With a 12.5-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 2,328 feet between the two airports. McArthur River Mine Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from McArthur River Mine (MCV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 176° (south). 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 McArthur River Mine Airport (MCV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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