GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,051 km
5,624 miles
MXM
Morombe Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,051 km
5,624 mi / 4,887 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MXM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Morombe Airport
IATA Code GRU MXM
ICAO Code SBGR FMSR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 16 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -21.750000, 43.380000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Morombe Airport (MXM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Morombe Airport (MXM) in Morombe Airport, Madagascar is 9,051 kilometers (5,624 miles / 4,887 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 11:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:49 in Morombe 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 2,443 feet between the two airports. Morombe Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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