GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,186 km
5,086 miles
PDS
Piedras Negras International Airport
Mexico
Distance
8,186 km
5,086 mi / 4,420 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
312°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU PDS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Piedras Negras International Airport
IATA Code GRU PDS
ICAO Code SBGR MMPG
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,459 ft 901 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 28.630000, -100.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) in Piedras Negras International Airport, Mexico is 8,186 kilometers (5,086 miles / 4,420 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 312°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

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 14:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:40 in Piedras Negras International Airport. 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 1,558 feet between the two airports. Piedras Negras International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 129° (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 Piedras Negras International Airport (PDS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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