GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,277 km
6,386 miles
MER
Atwater
United States
Distance
10,277 km
6,386 mi / 5,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
310°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MER
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Castle Airport
IATA Code GRU MER
ICAO Code SBGR KMER
City Sao Paulo Atwater
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 190 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 37.400000, -120.600000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Atwater (MER) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Castle Airport (MER) in Atwater, United States is 10,277 kilometers (6,386 miles / 5,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 310°.

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 12:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:50 in Atwater. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,269 feet between the two airports. Castle Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Atwater (MER) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 118° (east 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 Castle Airport (MER) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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