ATJ
Antsirabe
Madagascar
9,485 km
5,894 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,485 km
5,894 mi / 5,122 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

ATJ GRU
Airport Name Antsirabe Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ATJ GRU
ICAO Code FMME SBGR
City Antsirabe Sao Paulo
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 4,997 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -19.840000, 47.060000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Antsirabe (ATJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Antsirabe Airport (ATJ) in Antsirabe, Madagascar to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,485 kilometers (5,894 miles / 5,122 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 Madagascar 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 23:48 in Antsirabe, it's 17:48 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 2,538 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Antsirabe Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Antsirabe (ATJ) follows a heading of 110° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Antsirabe Airport (ATJ) 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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