Sao Paulo (GRU) to Madrid (MAD)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,206
miles
8,378
kilometers
4,524
nautical miles

🕐 10h 25m
Flight Time
🧭 NE (32°)
Direction
🌍 +4h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,206 8,330
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,206 8,330
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,206 7,809
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,206 7,809
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,206 10,412
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,206 7,809
Mosaic

* Elite bonus miles shown for mid-tier status. Actual miles earned depend on your fare class and elite status level.

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💡 Did You Know?

This long-haul flight covers 5,206 miles across 11 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to MAD route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with Madrid, Spain. This long-haul flight covers 5,206 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to Spain. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NE bearing of 32° from Sao Paulo. There is a 4 hour time difference between the airports.

🛫 About GRU

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) serves Sao Paulo, Brazil.

🛬 About MAD

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) serves Madrid, Spain.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport is 5,206 miles (8,378 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to MAD typically take around 10h 25m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,206 base miles on most airline loyalty programs. Elite status members earn bonus miles on top of this base amount.
Multiple airlines typically operate this route. Check with major carriers including American, Delta, United, and other airlines that serve these airports.