GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
5,095 km
3,166 miles
MLW
Monrovia
Liberia
Distance
5,095 km
3,166 mi / 2,751 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
54°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MLW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Spriggs Payne Airport
IATA Code GRU MLW
ICAO Code SBGR GLMR
City Sao Paulo Monrovia
Country Brazil Liberia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Monrovia
Elevation 2,459 ft 25 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.290000, -10.760000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Monrovia (MLW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) in Monrovia, Liberia is 5,095 kilometers (3,166 miles / 2,751 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northeast at a heading of 54°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 21:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:04 in Monrovia. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,434 feet between the two airports. Spriggs Payne Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Monrovia (MLW) 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 Spriggs Payne Airport (MLW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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