GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,818 km
5,480 miles
MWZ
Mwanza
Tanzania
Distance
8,818 km
5,480 mi / 4,762 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
88°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MWZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mwanza Airport
IATA Code GRU MWZ
ICAO Code SBGR HTMW
City Sao Paulo Mwanza
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,763 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -2.440000, 32.930000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mwanza (MWZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) in Mwanza, Tanzania is 8,818 kilometers (5,480 miles / 4,762 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 88°.

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 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 18:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:59 in Mwanza. 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 1,304 feet between the two airports. Mwanza Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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