GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,880 km
4,897 miles
ZLO
Manzanillo
Mexico
Distance
7,880 km
4,897 mi / 4,255 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
302°
west northwest

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GRU ZLO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Playa De Oro International Airport
IATA Code GRU ZLO
ICAO Code SBGR MMZO
City Sao Paulo Manzanillo
Country Brazil Mexico
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo America/Mexico_City
Elevation 2,459 ft 30 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 19.140000, -104.560000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Manzanillo (ZLO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) in Manzanillo, Mexico is 7,880 kilometers (4,897 miles / 4,255 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west northwest at a heading of 302°.

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 Mexico. 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 23:53 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:53 in Manzanillo. 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 2,429 feet between the two airports. Playa De Oro International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Manzanillo (ZLO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 124° (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 Playa De Oro International Airport (ZLO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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