GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,138 km
5,678 miles
WAK
Ankazoabo
Madagascar
Distance
9,138 km
5,678 mi / 4,934 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
111°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WAK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ankazoabo Airport
IATA Code GRU WAK
ICAO Code SBGR FMSZ
City Sao Paulo Ankazoabo
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,411 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -22.300000, 44.530000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ankazoabo (WAK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ankazoabo Airport (WAK) in Ankazoabo, Madagascar is 9,138 kilometers (5,678 miles / 4,934 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 111°.

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 11:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:45 in Ankazoabo. 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 1,048 feet between the two airports. Ankazoabo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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