GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,819 km
5,480 miles
MCW
Mason City
United States
Distance
8,819 km
5,480 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MCW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mason City Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU MCW
ICAO Code SBGR KMCW
City Sao Paulo Mason City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,213 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.160000, -93.330000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mason City (MCW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) in Mason City, United States is 8,819 kilometers (5,480 miles / 4,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:44 in Mason City. 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 1,246 feet between the two airports. Mason City Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mason City (MCW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 137° (southeast). 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 Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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