Sao Paulo (GRU) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Flight Distance & Air Miles

✈️ 5,563
miles
8,953
kilometers
4,834
nautical miles

🕐 11h 6m
Flight Time
🧭 NW (328°)
Direction
🌍 -3h
Time Difference

💳 Frequent Flyer Miles You'll Earn

Airline Base Miles Elite Total
🇺🇸
American Airlines
AAdvantage
5,563 8,901
Platinum
🔺
Delta Air Lines
SkyMiles
5,563 8,901
Gold Medallion
United Airlines
MileagePlus
5,563 8,345
Premier Gold
❤️
Southwest Airlines
Rapid Rewards
5,563 8,345
A-List Preferred
🏔️
Alaska Airlines
Mileage Plan
5,563 11,126
MVP Gold
🔵
JetBlue Airways
TrueBlue
5,563 8,345
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 5,563 miles across 12 time zones. Most airlines offer meal service and in-flight entertainment on this route.

✈️ Flight Details

The GRU to MSP route connects Sao Paulo, Brazil with Minneapolis, United States. This long-haul flight covers 5,563 miles and typically uses wide-body aircraft like Boeing 777 or Airbus A350.

This international flight crosses from Brazil to United States. Remember to check passport and visa requirements. The flight follows a NW bearing of 328° from Sao Paulo. There is a 3 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 MSP

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport (MSP) serves Minneapolis, United States.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain Airport is 5,563 miles (8,953 kilometers). This is the great circle distance - the shortest path between the two airports.
Direct flights from GRU to MSP typically take around 11h 6m. Return flights may vary slightly due to prevailing winds.
You'll earn approximately 5,563 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.