GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,427 km
5,858 miles
RVA
Farafangana Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,427 km
5,858 mi / 5,090 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

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GRU RVA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Farafangana Airport
IATA Code GRU RVA
ICAO Code SBGR FMSG
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -22.810000, 47.820000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Farafangana Airport (RVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Farafangana Airport (RVA) in Farafangana Airport, Madagascar is 9,427 kilometers (5,858 miles / 5,090 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 12:07 in Sao Paulo, it's 18:07 in Farafangana 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 2,433 feet between the two airports. Farafangana Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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