AMP
Ampanihy
Madagascar
9,056 km
5,627 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,056 km
5,627 mi / 4,890 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
248°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

AMP GRU
Airport Name Ampanihy Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AMP GRU
ICAO Code FMSY SBGR
City Ampanihy Sao Paulo
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 771 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -24.700000, 44.730000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Ampanihy (AMP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ampanihy Airport (AMP) in Ampanihy, Madagascar to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,056 kilometers (5,627 miles / 4,890 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 248°.

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 Madagascar with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Africa and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:12 in Ampanihy, it's 18:12 in Sao Paulo. 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 1,688 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Ampanihy Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ampanihy (AMP) follows a heading of 113° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ampanihy Airport (AMP) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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