GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,298 km
5,777 miles
WAQ
Antsalova
Madagascar
Distance
9,298 km
5,777 mi / 5,020 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WAQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Antsalova Airport
IATA Code GRU WAQ
ICAO Code SBGR FMMG
City Sao Paulo Antsalova
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 551 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -18.700000, 44.610000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Antsalova (WAQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Antsalova Airport (WAQ) in Antsalova, Madagascar is 9,298 kilometers (5,777 miles / 5,020 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 09:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:39 in Antsalova. 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 1,908 feet between the two airports. Antsalova Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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