GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,267 km
5,758 miles
MFA
Mafia Island
Tanzania
Distance
9,267 km
5,758 mi / 5,004 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
96°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MFA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mafia Island Airport
IATA Code GRU MFA
ICAO Code SBGR HTMA
City Sao Paulo Mafia Island
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,459 ft 60 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -7.920000, 39.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mafia Island (MFA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mafia Island Airport (MFA) in Mafia Island, Tanzania is 9,267 kilometers (5,758 miles / 5,004 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 96°.

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 Tanzania. 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 10:37 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:37 in Mafia Island. 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 2,399 feet between the two airports. Mafia Island Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mafia Island (MFA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Mafia Island Airport (MFA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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