GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,588 km
5,337 miles
MCI
Kansas City
United States
Distance
8,588 km
5,337 mi / 4,637 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MCI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kansas City International Airport
IATA Code GRU MCI
ICAO Code SBGR KMCI
City Sao Paulo Kansas City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,027 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.300000, -94.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kansas City (MCI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kansas City International Airport (MCI) in Kansas City, United States is 8,588 kilometers (5,337 miles / 4,637 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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 United States. 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 06:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:13 in Kansas City. 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 1,432 feet between the two airports. Kansas City International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kansas City (MCI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 135° (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 Kansas City International Airport (MCI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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