GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,664 km
6,005 miles
ILK
Ilaka
Madagascar
Distance
9,664 km
6,005 mi / 5,218 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU ILK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Atsinanana Airport
IATA Code GRU ILK
ICAO Code SBGR FMMQ
City Sao Paulo Ilaka
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 33 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -19.580000, 48.800000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ilaka (ILK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Atsinanana Airport (ILK) in Ilaka, Madagascar is 9,664 kilometers (6,005 miles / 5,218 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 Brazil with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:24 in Ilaka. 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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Atsinanana Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ilaka (ILK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Atsinanana Airport (ILK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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