GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,313 km
8,272 miles
NMF
Maafaru
Maldives
Distance
13,313 km
8,272 mi / 7,189 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU NMF
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Maafaru International Airport
IATA Code GRU NMF
ICAO Code SBGR VRDA
City Sao Paulo Maafaru
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 2,459 ft 6 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 5.820000, 73.470000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Maafaru (NMF) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Maafaru International Airport (NMF) in Maafaru, Maldives is 13,313 kilometers (8,272 miles / 7,189 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

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 Maldives. 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 17:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:02 in Maafaru. With a 8-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 2,454 feet between the two airports. Maafaru International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Maafaru (NMF) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). 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 Maafaru International Airport (NMF) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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