GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,953 km
5,563 miles
MSP
Minneapolis
United States
Distance
8,953 km
5,563 mi / 4,834 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
328°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MSP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport
IATA Code GRU MSP
ICAO Code SBGR KMSP
City Sao Paulo Minneapolis
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 842 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 44.880000, -93.220000

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

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, United States is 8,953 kilometers (5,563 miles / 4,834 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 328°.

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 04:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:06 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 1,617 feet between the two airports. Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Minneapolis (MSP) 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 Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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