GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,676 km
6,013 miles
TTS
Tsaratanana
Madagascar
Distance
9,676 km
6,013 mi / 5,225 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TTS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tsaratanana Airport
IATA Code GRU TTS
ICAO Code SBGR FMNT
City Sao Paulo Tsaratanana
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,073 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.750000, 47.620000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tsaratanana (TTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tsaratanana Airport (TTS) in Tsaratanana, Madagascar is 9,676 kilometers (6,013 miles / 5,225 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 14:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:49 in Tsaratanana. 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 1,386 feet between the two airports. Tsaratanana Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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