Airport Comparison
| BMD | GRU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport |
| IATA Code | BMD | GRU |
| ICAO Code | FMML | SBGR |
| City | Belo sur Tsiribihina | Sao Paulo |
| Country | Madagascar | Brazil |
| Timezone | Indian/Antananarivo | America/Sao_Paulo |
| Elevation | 154 ft | 2,459 ft |
| Coordinates | -19.690000, 44.540000 | -23.440000, -46.470000 |
Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) in Belo sur Tsiribihina, Madagascar to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,249 kilometers (5,747 miles / 4,994 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 21:03 in Belo sur Tsiribihina, it's 15:03 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 2,305 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport.
The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Belo sur Tsiribihina (BMD) follows a heading of 109° (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 Belo sur Tsiribihina Airport (BMD) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.