GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,277 km
6,386 miles
MGQ
Mogadishu
Somalia
Distance
10,277 km
6,386 mi / 5,549 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MGQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Aden Adde International Airport
IATA Code GRU MGQ
ICAO Code SBGR HCMM
City Sao Paulo Mogadishu
Country Brazil Somalia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Mogadishu
Elevation 2,459 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 2.010000, 45.300000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mogadishu (MGQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) in Mogadishu, Somalia is 10,277 kilometers (6,386 miles / 5,549 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Somalia. 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 15:30 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:30 in Mogadishu. 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Aden Adde International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mogadishu (MGQ) 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 Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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