The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Shinyanga Airport (SHY) in Shinyanga, Tanzania is 8,825 kilometers (5,484 miles / 4,765 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 17:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:06 in Shinyanga. 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 1,341 feet between the two airports. Shinyanga Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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