GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,975 km
5,577 miles
MIC
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
8,975 km
5,577 mi / 4,846 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
329°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MIC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Crystal Airport
IATA Code GRU MIC
ICAO Code SBGR KMIC
City Sao Paulo Minneapolis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 869 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 45.060000, -93.350000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Minneapolis (MIC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Crystal Airport (MIC) in Minneapolis, United States is 8,975 kilometers (5,577 miles / 4,846 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 329°.

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 16:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:17 in Minneapolis. 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 1,590 feet between the two airports. Crystal Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MIC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 137° (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 Crystal Airport (MIC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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