GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,066 km
6,255 miles
MIT
Shafter
United States
Distance
10,066 km
6,255 mi / 5,435 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
309°
northwest

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GRU MIT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Shafter-Minter Field
IATA Code GRU MIT
ICAO Code SBGR KMIT
City Sao Paulo Shafter
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 2,459 ft 425 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 35.510000, -119.190000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Shafter (MIT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) in Shafter, United States is 10,066 kilometers (6,255 miles / 5,435 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northwest at a heading of 309°.

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 15:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:37 in Shafter. 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 2,034 feet between the two airports. Shafter-Minter Field sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Shafter (MIT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 119° (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 Shafter-Minter Field (MIT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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