GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,718 km
6,038 miles
MST
Maastricht
Netherlands
Distance
9,718 km
6,038 mi / 5,247 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
30°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MST
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Maastricht Aachen Airport
IATA Code GRU MST
ICAO Code SBGR EHBK
City Sao Paulo Maastricht
Country Brazil Netherlands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Amsterdam
Elevation 2,459 ft 375 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 50.910000, 5.770000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Maastricht (MST) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) in Maastricht, Netherlands is 9,718 kilometers (6,038 miles / 5,247 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying north northeast at a heading of 30°.

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 Netherlands. 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 11:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:45 in Maastricht. 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 2,084 feet between the two airports. Maastricht Aachen Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Maastricht (MST) 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 Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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