GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
12,007 km
7,461 miles
MMK
Murmansk
Russia
Distance
12,007 km
7,461 mi / 6,483 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
22°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MMK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Murmansk Airport
IATA Code GRU MMK
ICAO Code SBGR ULMM
City Sao Paulo Murmansk
Country Brazil Russia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Moscow
Elevation 2,459 ft 266 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 68.780000, 32.750000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Murmansk (MMK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Murmansk Airport (MMK) in Murmansk, Russia is 12,007 kilometers (7,461 miles / 6,483 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying north northeast at a heading of 22°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:17 in Murmansk. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,193 feet between the two airports. Murmansk Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Murmansk (MMK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (west southwest). 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 Murmansk Airport (MMK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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