GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,140 km
6,922 miles
MSQ
Minsk
Belarus
Distance
11,140 km
6,922 mi / 6,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
35°
northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MSQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Minsk International Airport
IATA Code GRU MSQ
ICAO Code SBGR UMMS
City Sao Paulo Minsk
Country Brazil Belarus
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Minsk
Elevation 2,459 ft 670 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 53.880000, 28.030000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Minsk (MSQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Minsk International Airport (MSQ) in Minsk, Belarus is 11,140 kilometers (6,922 miles / 6,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Belarus. 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 19:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:40 in Minsk. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,789 feet between the two airports. Minsk International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Minsk (MSQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 244° (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 Minsk International Airport (MSQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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