GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,230 km
5,735 miles
WMD
Mandabe
Madagascar
Distance
9,230 km
5,735 mi / 4,984 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
110°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WMD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mandabe Airport
IATA Code GRU WMD
ICAO Code SBGR FMSC
City Sao Paulo Mandabe
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 951 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -21.050000, 44.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mandabe (WMD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mandabe Airport (WMD) in Mandabe, Madagascar is 9,230 kilometers (5,735 miles / 4,984 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 110°.

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 05:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:17 in Mandabe. 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 1,508 feet between the two airports. Mandabe Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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