GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,448 km
4,628 miles
MDK
Mbandaka
DR Congo
Distance
7,448 km
4,628 mi / 4,021 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MDK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mbandaka Airport
IATA Code GRU MDK
ICAO Code SBGR FZEA
City Sao Paulo Mbandaka
Country Brazil DR Congo
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Kinshasa
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,040 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 0.020000, 18.290000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mbandaka (MDK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mbandaka Airport (MDK) in Mbandaka, DR Congo is 7,448 kilometers (4,628 miles / 4,021 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 16:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:20 in Mbandaka. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,419 feet between the two airports. Mbandaka Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mbandaka (MDK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Mbandaka Airport (MDK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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