GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
5,668 km
3,522 miles
NCR
San Carlos
Nicaragua
Distance
5,668 km
3,522 mi / 3,060 nm
Est. Flight Time
8h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
308°
northwest

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Airport Comparison

GRU NCR
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport San Carlos
IATA Code GRU NCR
ICAO Code SBGR MNSC
City Sao Paulo San Carlos
Country Brazil Nicaragua
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Managua
Elevation 2,459 ft 91 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 11.130000, -84.770000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Carlos (NCR) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to San Carlos (NCR) in San Carlos, Nicaragua is 5,668 kilometers (3,522 miles / 3,060 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 8h, flying northwest at a heading of 308°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Nicaragua. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:35 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:35 in San Carlos. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,368 feet between the two airports. San Carlos sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Carlos (NCR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 133° (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 San Carlos (NCR) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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