GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,561 km
5,941 miles
MLH
Bale/Mulhouse
Switzerland
Distance
9,561 km
5,941 mi / 5,163 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
33°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MLH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport
IATA Code GRU MLH
ICAO Code SBGR LSZM
City Sao Paulo Bale/Mulhouse
Country Brazil Switzerland
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,459 ft 885 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 47.590000, 7.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) in Bale/Mulhouse, Switzerland is 9,561 kilometers (5,941 miles / 5,163 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 33°.

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 Switzerland. 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 21:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:29 in Bale/Mulhouse. 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 1,574 feet between the two airports. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Bale/Mulhouse (MLH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 228° (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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport (MLH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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