ADD
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
9,927 km
6,168 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,927 km
6,168 mi / 5,360 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ADD GRU
Airport Name Bole International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ADD GRU
ICAO Code HAAB SBGR
City Addis Ababa Sao Paulo
Country Ethiopia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 7,630 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 8.980000, 38.800000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Addis Ababa (ADD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bole International Airport (ADD) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,927 kilometers (6,168 miles / 5,360 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting Ethiopia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:03 in Addis Ababa, it's 04:03 in Sao Paulo. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 5,171 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Bole International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Addis Ababa (ADD) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bole International Airport (ADD) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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