GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,134 km
5,676 miles
MHE
Mitchell
United States
Distance
9,134 km
5,676 mi / 4,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MHE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mitchell Municipal Airport
IATA Code GRU MHE
ICAO Code SBGR KMHE
City Sao Paulo Mitchell
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,304 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.770000, -98.040000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mitchell (MHE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) in Mitchell, United States is 9,134 kilometers (5,676 miles / 4,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 08:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:59 in Mitchell. 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 1,155 feet between the two airports. Mitchell Municipal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mitchell (MHE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 Mitchell Municipal Airport (MHE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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