GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,590 km
8,445 miles
MZR
Mazar I Sharif Airport
Afghanistan
Distance
13,590 km
8,445 mi / 7,338 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
60°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MZR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mazar I Sharif Airport
IATA Code GRU MZR
ICAO Code SBGR OAMS
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Afghanistan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kabul
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,284 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.710000, 67.210000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) in Mazar I Sharif Airport, Afghanistan is 13,590 kilometers (8,445 miles / 7,338 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying east northeast at a heading of 60°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 02:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:43 in Mazar I Sharif Airport. With a 7.5-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 1,175 feet between the two airports. Mazar I Sharif Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 263° (west). 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 Mazar I Sharif Airport (MZR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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