GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,349 km
5,188 miles
MGC
Michigan City
United States
Distance
8,349 km
5,188 mi / 4,508 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MGC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field
IATA Code GRU MGC
ICAO Code SBGR KMGC
City Sao Paulo Michigan City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 655 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 41.700000, -86.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Michigan City (MGC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) in Michigan City, United States is 8,349 kilometers (5,188 miles / 4,508 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 11:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:01 in Michigan 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 1,804 feet between the two airports. Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Michigan City (MGC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 142° (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 Michigan City Municipal-Phillips Field (MGC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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