The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Fianarantsoa Airport (WFI) in Fianarantsoa Airport, Madagascar is 9,420 kilometers (5,853 miles / 5,086 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 11:44 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:44 in Fianarantsoa 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 1,199 feet between the two airports. Fianarantsoa Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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