GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,165 km
9,423 miles
MZU
Muzaffarpur Airport
India
Distance
15,165 km
9,423 mi / 8,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
76°
east northeast

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GRU MZU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Muzaffarpur Airport
IATA Code GRU MZU
ICAO Code SBGR VEMZ
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,459 ft 174 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 26.120000, 85.310000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) in Muzaffarpur Airport, India is 15,165 kilometers (9,423 miles / 8,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 76°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 11:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:20 in Muzaffarpur Airport. With a 8.5-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 2,285 feet between the two airports. Muzaffarpur Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Muzaffarpur Airport (MZU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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