GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,778 km
8,561 miles
MEE
Mare
New Caledonia
Distance
13,778 km
8,561 mi / 7,439 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
219°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MEE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mare Airport
IATA Code GRU MEE
ICAO Code SBGR NWWR
City Sao Paulo Mare
Country Brazil New Caledonia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 2,459 ft 141 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -21.480000, 168.040000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mare (MEE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mare Airport (MEE) in Mare, New Caledonia is 13,778 kilometers (8,561 miles / 7,439 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 219°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 10:10 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:10 in Mare. With a 14-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 2,318 feet between the two airports. Mare Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mare (MEE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 141° (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 Mare Airport (MEE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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