GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,154 km
5,688 miles
MJA
Manja
Madagascar
Distance
9,154 km
5,688 mi / 4,943 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MJA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Manja Airport
IATA Code GRU MJA
ICAO Code SBGR FMSJ
City Sao Paulo Manja
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 787 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -21.430000, 44.320000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Manja (MJA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Manja Airport (MJA) in Manja, Madagascar is 9,154 kilometers (5,688 miles / 4,943 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 11:52 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:52 in Manja. 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 1,672 feet between the two airports. Manja Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Manja (MJA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Manja Airport (MJA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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