GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,548 km
5,312 miles
MAI
Mangochi
Malawi
Distance
8,548 km
5,312 mi / 4,616 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
100°
east

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GRU MAI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mangochi Airport
IATA Code GRU MAI
ICAO Code SBGR FWMG
City Sao Paulo Mangochi
Country Brazil Malawi
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Blantyre
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,580 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -14.480000, 35.270000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mangochi (MAI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mangochi Airport (MAI) in Mangochi, Malawi is 8,548 kilometers (5,312 miles / 4,616 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 100°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Malawi. 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 15:26 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:26 in Mangochi. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Mangochi (MAI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 249° (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 Mangochi Airport (MAI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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