GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,909 km
7,400 miles
MTA
Matamata Glider Airport
New Zealand
Distance
11,909 km
7,400 mi / 6,430 nm
Est. Flight Time
15h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+16h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
214°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU MTA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Matamata Glider Airport
IATA Code GRU MTA
ICAO Code SBGR NZMA
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil New Zealand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Auckland
Elevation 2,459 ft 180 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -37.730000, 175.740000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) in Matamata Glider Airport, New Zealand is 11,909 kilometers (7,400 miles / 6,430 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 15h, flying southwest at a heading of 214°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 18:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:06 in Matamata Glider Airport. With a 16-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 2,279 feet between the two airports. Matamata Glider Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 140° (southeast). 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 Matamata Glider Airport (MTA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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