Distance From Flying Cloud Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, FCM - GRU Distance

The distance from Flying Cloud Airport (FCM) to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) is 5568 miles or 8961 kilometers or 4836 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 Minneapolis ( United States ) to São Paulo ( Brazil )?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Minneapolis and São Paulo takes around 12 hours 48 minutes.

Estimated flight time from Flying Cloud Airport, Minneapolis, United States to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport, São Paulo, Brazil is 12 hours 48 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 • FCM - GRU

Kilometers		8961 km
Statute Miles		5568 miles
Nautical Miles		4836 nm
Avg. Time of Flight		12 hours 48 minutes

Flying Cloud Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport Flight Route Map - FCM to GRU Flight Path

Location of Flying Cloud Airport & Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport is given below.
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Nonstop flight route between Minneapolis, United States and São Paulo, Brazil.

Time Difference Between the Airports • FCM - GRU

Time difference between Minneapolis (United States) and São Paulo (Brazil) is 2 Hours.
São Paulo time is 2 Hours ahead of Minneapolis.

Location	Local Time
Minneapolis (United States)	2026-09-18, 00:31:08 CDT
São Paulo (Brazil)	2026-09-18, 02:31:08 -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

Flying Cloud Airport (FCM / KFCM) Minneapolis, United States

Destination

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