Distance From Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, MKC - GRU Distance

The distance from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 5323 miles or 8567 kilometers or 4623 nautical miles.

The distance shown below is direct flight distance between airports. Straight-line distance does not account for the surface between the two points. It is the distance a bird or airplane would travel between the two points when flying above the surface. The straight line distance is the direct route between two points, regardless of whether or not there are roads that connect them.

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How long does it take to travel from Kansas City ( United States ) to São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Kansas City and São Paulo takes around 12 hours 14 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport, Kansas City, United States to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 12 hours 14 minutes under avarage conditions. Your actual flying time may vary depending on wind direction/speed or weather conditions. This calculation does not include the departure and landing times of the aircraft. In addition, it does not cover the person identity check, ticket check-in and baggage collection times at the airport.

Travel Distance Between the Airports • MKC - GRU

Kilometers		8567 km
Statute Miles		5323 miles
Nautical Miles		4623 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 14 minutes

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - MKC to GRU Flight Path

Location of Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
Click the map to view Kansas City to São Paulo nonstop flight path and travel direction.

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Nonstop flight route between Kansas City, United States and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • MKC - GRU

Time difference between Kansas City (United States) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 1 Hours.
São Paulo time is 1 Hours ahead of Kansas City.

Location	Local Time
Kansas City (United States)	2026-03-21, 03:04:52 EDT
São Paulo (Brazil)	2026-03-21, 04:04:52 -03

Why should you arrive 3 hours before international flight? Flyers who are traveling to an international destination should arrive at the airport earlier than domestic flyers. This is because international flights can have additional check-in requirements, like passport verification, that need to be completed before you receive your boarding pass.

Origin

Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC / KMKC) Kansas City, United States

Destination

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU / SBGR) São Paulo, Brazil