GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,116 km
5,665 miles
MRS
Marseille
France
Distance
9,116 km
5,665 mi / 4,922 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU MRS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Marseille Provence Airport
IATA Code GRU MRS
ICAO Code SBGR LFML
City Sao Paulo Marseille
Country Brazil France
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Paris
Elevation 2,459 ft 74 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 43.440000, 5.220000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Marseille (MRS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) in Marseille, France is 9,116 kilometers (5,665 miles / 4,922 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying northeast at a heading of 35°.

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 11:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:53 in Marseille. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,385 feet between the two airports. Marseille Provence Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Marseille (MRS) 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 Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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