GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,591 km
5,960 miles
MXL
Mexicali
Mexico
Distance
9,591 km
5,960 mi / 5,179 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MXL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport
IATA Code GRU MXL
ICAO Code SBGR MMML
City Sao Paulo Mexicali
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Tijuana
Elevation 2,459 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 32.630000, -115.240000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mexicali (MXL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) in Mexicali, Mexico is 9,591 kilometers (5,960 miles / 5,179 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

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 Mexico. 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 22:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:50 in Mexicali. 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 2,385 feet between the two airports. General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mexicali (MXL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 121° (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 General Rodolfo Sanchez Taboada International Airport (MXL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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