GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,763 km
7,309 miles
MZP
Motueka Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,763 km
7,309 mi / 6,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
210°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MZP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Motueka Airport
IATA Code GRU MZP
ICAO Code SBGR NZMK
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -41.120000, 172.990000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Motueka Airport (MZP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Motueka Airport (MZP) in Motueka Airport, New Zealand is 11,763 kilometers (7,309 miles / 6,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 210°.

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 16:11 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:11 in Motueka 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,420 feet between the two airports. Motueka Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Motueka Airport (MZP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 143° (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 Motueka Airport (MZP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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