GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,904 km
6,154 miles
MZX
Masslo
Ethiopia
Distance
9,904 km
6,154 mi / 5,348 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
83°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MZX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Masslo Airport
IATA Code GRU MZX
ICAO Code SBGR HAML
City Sao Paulo Masslo
Country Brazil Ethiopia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Addis_Ababa
Elevation 2,459 ft 4,180 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.410000, 39.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Masslo (MZX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Masslo Airport (MZX) in Masslo, Ethiopia is 9,904 kilometers (6,154 miles / 5,348 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 83°.

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 Ethiopia. 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 19:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:08 in Masslo. 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 1,721 feet between the two airports. Masslo Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Masslo (MZX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 Masslo Airport (MZX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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