GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,662 km
7,246 miles
MON
Mount Cook Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,662 km
7,246 mi / 6,297 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
206°
south southwest

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GRU MON
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mount Cook Airport
IATA Code GRU MON
ICAO Code SBGR NZMC
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,153 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -43.770000, 170.130000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mount Cook Airport (MON) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mount Cook Airport (MON) in Mount Cook Airport, New Zealand is 11,662 kilometers (7,246 miles / 6,297 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 206°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 14:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:59 in Mount Cook Airport. With a 16-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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 146° (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 Mount Cook Airport (MON) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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