GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,675 km
7,255 miles
MFN
Milford Sound Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,675 km
7,255 mi / 6,304 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
205°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MFN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Milford Sound Airport
IATA Code GRU MFN
ICAO Code SBGR NZMF
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -44.670000, 167.920000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Milford Sound Airport (MFN) in Milford Sound Airport, New Zealand is 11,675 kilometers (7,255 miles / 6,304 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying south southwest at a heading of 205°.

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 New Zealand. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 06:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:26 in Milford Sound Airport. With a 16-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,449 feet between the two airports. Milford Sound Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Milford Sound Airport (MFN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 148° (south 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 Milford Sound Airport (MFN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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