GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
1,926 km
1,197 miles
MDQ
Mar del Plata
Argentina
Distance
1,926 km
1,197 mi / 1,040 nm
Est. Flight Time
3h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
+0h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
211°
south southwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU MDQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Astor Piazzola International Airport
IATA Code GRU MDQ
ICAO Code SBGR SAZM
City Sao Paulo Mar del Plata
Country Brazil Argentina
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
Elevation 2,459 ft 72 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -37.930000, -57.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mar del Plata (MDQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) in Mar del Plata, Argentina is 1,926 kilometers (1,197 miles / 1,040 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 3h, flying south southwest at a heading of 211°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Argentina. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 12:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:16 in Mar del Plata.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,387 feet between the two airports. Astor Piazzola International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mar del Plata (MDQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 36° (northeast). 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 Astor Piazzola International Airport (MDQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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