GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,967 km
6,193 miles
ZWA
Andapa Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,967 km
6,193 mi / 5,382 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
106°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU ZWA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Andapa Airport
IATA Code GRU ZWA
ICAO Code SBGR FMND
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,552 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -14.650000, 49.620000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Andapa Airport (ZWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Andapa Airport (ZWA) in Andapa Airport, Madagascar is 9,967 kilometers (6,193 miles / 5,382 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 106°.

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 21:06 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:06 in Andapa 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.

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

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