GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,106 km
9,386 miles
MDY
Midway Atoll
UM
Distance
15,106 km
9,386 mi / 8,156 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
287°
west northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MDY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Henderson Field
IATA Code GRU MDY
ICAO Code SBGR PMDY
City Sao Paulo Midway Atoll
Country Brazil UM
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Midway
Elevation 2,459 ft 12 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 28.200000, -177.380000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Midway Atoll (MDY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Henderson Field (MDY) in Midway Atoll, UM is 15,106 kilometers (9,386 miles / 8,156 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying west northwest at a heading of 287°.

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 UM. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:50 in Midway Atoll. With a 8-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 2,447 feet between the two airports. Henderson Field sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Midway Atoll (MDY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 95° (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 Henderson Field (MDY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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