GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,600 km
5,965 miles
MJN
Amborovy Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,600 km
5,965 mi / 5,183 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
105°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MJN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Amborovy Airport
IATA Code GRU MJN
ICAO Code SBGR FMNM
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 87 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.670000, 46.350000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Amborovy Airport (MJN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Amborovy Airport (MJN) in Amborovy Airport, Madagascar is 9,600 kilometers (5,965 miles / 5,183 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 105°.

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 09:22 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:22 in Amborovy Airport. 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 2,372 feet between the two airports. Amborovy Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Amborovy Airport (MJN) 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 Amborovy Airport (MJN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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