GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,708 km
6,653 miles
MED
Medina
Saudi Arabia
Distance
10,708 km
6,653 mi / 5,782 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
66°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MED
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport
IATA Code GRU MED
ICAO Code SBGR OEMA
City Sao Paulo Medina
Country Brazil Saudi Arabia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Riyadh
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,151 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 24.550000, 39.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Medina (MED) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) in Medina, Saudi Arabia is 10,708 kilometers (6,653 miles / 5,782 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying east northeast at a heading of 66°.

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 Saudi Arabia. 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 23:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:26 in Medina. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Medina (MED) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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