GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,937 km
6,175 miles
WMN
Maroantsetra Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,937 km
6,175 mi / 5,366 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WMN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Maroantsetra Airport
IATA Code GRU WMN
ICAO Code SBGR FMNR
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -15.440000, 49.690000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Maroantsetra Airport (WMN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Maroantsetra Airport (WMN) in Maroantsetra Airport, Madagascar is 9,937 kilometers (6,175 miles / 5,366 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 18:33 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:33 in Maroantsetra 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 2,446 feet between the two airports. Maroantsetra Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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