ARK
Arusha
Tanzania
9,155 km
5,689 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,155 km
5,689 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ARK GRU
Airport Name Arusha Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ARK GRU
ICAO Code HTAR SBGR
City Arusha Sao Paulo
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,550 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -3.370000, 36.630000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Arusha (ARK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arusha Airport (ARK) in Arusha, Tanzania to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,155 kilometers (5,689 miles / 4,943 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 Tanzania 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 20:04 in Arusha, it's 14:04 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 2,091 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Arusha Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Arusha (ARK) follows a heading of 90° (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 Arusha Airport (ARK) 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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