GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,836 km
6,112 miles
WMA
Mandritsara
Madagascar
Distance
9,836 km
6,112 mi / 5,311 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WMA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mandritsara Airport
IATA Code GRU WMA
ICAO Code SBGR FMNX
City Sao Paulo Mandritsara
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,007 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.830000, 48.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mandritsara (WMA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mandritsara Airport (WMA) in Mandritsara, Madagascar is 9,836 kilometers (6,112 miles / 5,311 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, 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 10:19 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:19 in Mandritsara. 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 1,452 feet between the two airports. Mandritsara Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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