GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
7,498 km
4,659 miles
MGH
Margate
South Africa
Distance
7,498 km
4,659 mi / 4,049 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
115°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MGH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Margate Airport
IATA Code GRU MGH
ICAO Code SBGR FAMG
City Sao Paulo Margate
Country Brazil South Africa
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 2,459 ft 495 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -30.860000, 30.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Margate (MGH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Margate Airport (MGH) in Margate, South Africa is 7,498 kilometers (4,659 miles / 4,049 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying east southeast at a heading of 115°.

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 South Africa. 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 11:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:32 in Margate. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,964 feet between the two airports. Margate Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Margate (MGH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 255° (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 Margate Airport (MGH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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