DAR
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
9,264 km
5,756 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,264 km
5,756 mi / 5,002 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DAR GRU
Airport Name Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DAR GRU
ICAO Code HTDA SBGR
City Dar es Salaam Sao Paulo
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 182 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -6.880000, 39.200000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Dar es Salaam (DAR) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,264 kilometers (5,756 miles / 5,002 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 12:57 in Dar es Salaam, it's 06:57 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 2,277 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Dar es Salaam (DAR) follows a heading of 95° (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 Mwalimu Julius K. Nyerere International Airport (DAR) 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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