GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,914 km
8,024 miles
MHD
Mashhad
Iran
Distance
12,914 km
8,024 mi / 6,973 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MHD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mashhad International Airport
IATA Code GRU MHD
ICAO Code SBGR OIMM
City Sao Paulo Mashhad
Country Brazil Iran
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Tehran
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,263 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.240000, 59.640000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mashhad (MHD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mashhad International Airport (MHD) in Mashhad, Iran is 12,914 kilometers (8,024 miles / 6,973 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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 Iran. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:38 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:08 in Mashhad. With a 6.5-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Mashhad (MHD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 259° (west). 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 Mashhad International Airport (MHD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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