GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,858 km
6,125 miles
MUC
Munich
Germany
Distance
9,858 km
6,125 mi / 5,323 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
34°
northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU MUC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Munich International Airport
IATA Code GRU MUC
ICAO Code SBGR EDDM
City Sao Paulo Munich
Country Brazil Germany
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Europe/Berlin
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,487 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 48.350000, 11.790000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Munich (MUC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Munich International Airport (MUC) in Munich, Germany is 9,858 kilometers (6,125 miles / 5,323 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying northeast at a heading of 34°.

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 Germany. 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 17:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:33 in Munich. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Munich (MUC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 231° (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 Munich International Airport (MUC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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