GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,342 km
5,805 miles
ZVA
Miandrivazo Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,342 km
5,805 mi / 5,044 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU ZVA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Miandrivazo Airport
IATA Code GRU ZVA
ICAO Code SBGR FMMN
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 203 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -19.560000, 45.450000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Miandrivazo Airport (ZVA) in Miandrivazo Airport, Madagascar is 9,342 kilometers (5,805 miles / 5,044 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 14:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:32 in Miandrivazo 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 2,256 feet between the two airports. Miandrivazo Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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