Airport Comparison
| GRU | MTD | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Mount Sanford Station Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | MTD |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | YMSF |
| City | Sao Paulo | N/A |
| Country | Brazil | Australia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Australia/Darwin |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 231 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -16.980000, 130.550000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) in Mount Sanford Station Airport, Australia is 15,509 kilometers (9,637 miles / 8,374 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying south at a heading of 176°.
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 Australia. 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 18:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:37 in Mount Sanford Station Airport. With a 12.5-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 2,228 feet between the two airports. Mount Sanford Station Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 184° (south). 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 Mount Sanford Station Airport (MTD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.