GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,155 km
6,932 miles
MLX
Malatya
Turkey
Distance
11,155 km
6,932 mi / 6,023 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
52°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MLX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Malatya Erhac Airport
IATA Code GRU MLX
ICAO Code SBGR LTAT
City Sao Paulo Malatya
Country Brazil Turkey
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Istanbul
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,828 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 38.440000, 38.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Malatya (MLX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) in Malatya, Turkey is 11,155 kilometers (6,932 miles / 6,023 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying northeast at a heading of 52°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 10:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:12 in Malatya. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Malatya (MLX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (west 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 Malatya Erhac Airport (MLX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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