GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,567 km
5,323 miles
MKC
Kansas City
United States
Distance
8,567 km
5,323 mi / 4,626 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-2h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
324°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU MKC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport
IATA Code GRU MKC
ICAO Code SBGR KMKC
City Sao Paulo Kansas City
Country Brazil United States
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Chicago
Elevation 2,459 ft 757 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 39.120000, -94.590000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kansas City (MKC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) in Kansas City, United States is 8,567 kilometers (5,323 miles / 4,626 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying northwest at a heading of 324°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 09:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:09 in Kansas City.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,702 feet between the two airports. Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kansas City (MKC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 135° (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 Charles B Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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