GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,785 km
7,944 miles
MDO
Middleton Island
United States
Distance
12,785 km
7,944 mi / 6,903 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
326°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MDO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Middleton Island Airport
IATA Code GRU MDO
ICAO Code SBGR PAMD
City Sao Paulo Middleton Island
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Anchorage
Elevation 2,459 ft 100 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 59.450000, -146.310000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Middleton Island (MDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Middleton Island Airport (MDO) in Middleton Island, United States is 12,785 kilometers (7,944 miles / 6,903 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying north northwest at a heading of 326°.

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 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 13:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:21 in Middleton Island. With a 6-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 2,359 feet between the two airports. Middleton Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Middleton Island (MDO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 94° (east). 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 Middleton Island Airport (MDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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