GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,798 km
6,710 miles
NML
Fort McMurray
Canada
Distance
10,798 km
6,710 mi / 5,831 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
330°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GRU NML
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport
IATA Code GRU NML
ICAO Code SBGR CER4
City Sao Paulo Fort McMurray
Country Brazil Canada
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Edmonton
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,046 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 57.060000, -111.570000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fort McMurray (NML) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) in Fort McMurray, Canada is 10,798 kilometers (6,710 miles / 5,831 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying north northwest at a heading of 330°.

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 Canada. 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 06:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:06 in Fort McMurray. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,413 feet between the two airports. Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Fort McMurray (NML) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 123° (east 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 Fort McMurray / Mildred Lake Airport (NML) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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