GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,096 km
5,652 miles
MVE
Montevideo
United States
Distance
9,096 km
5,652 mi / 4,911 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
327°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MVE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport
IATA Code GRU MVE
ICAO Code SBGR KMVE
City Sao Paulo Montevideo
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,034 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 44.970000, -95.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Montevideo (MVE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport (MVE) in Montevideo, United States is 9,096 kilometers (5,652 miles / 4,911 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northwest at a heading of 327°.

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 23:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:20 in Montevideo. 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 1,425 feet between the two airports. Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Montevideo (MVE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 135° (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 Montevideo-Chippewa County Airport (MVE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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