BSA
Bosaso
Somalia
11,070 km
6,878 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
11,070 km
6,878 mi / 5,977 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Mogadishu
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BSA GRU
Airport Name Bosaso Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BSA GRU
ICAO Code HCMF SBGR
City Bosaso Sao Paulo
Country Somalia Brazil
Timezone Africa/Mogadishu America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 11.280000, 49.150000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bosaso (BSA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bosaso Airport (BSA) in Bosaso, Somalia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 11,070 kilometers (6,878 miles / 5,977 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Somalia 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 17:22 in Bosaso, it's 11:22 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 2,456 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Bosaso Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bosaso (BSA) follows a heading of 82° (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 Bosaso Airport (BSA) 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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