GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,344 km
5,806 miles
MFX
Ajaccio
France
Distance
9,344 km
5,806 mi / 5,046 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MFX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Meribel Airport
IATA Code GRU MFX
ICAO Code SBGR LFKX
City Sao Paulo Ajaccio
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,459 ft 5,636 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 45.410000, 6.580000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ajaccio (MFX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Meribel Airport (MFX) in Ajaccio, France is 9,344 kilometers (5,806 miles / 5,046 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:30 in Ajaccio. 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 3,177 feet between the two airports. Meribel Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Ajaccio (MFX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 227° (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 Meribel Airport (MFX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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