BPY
Besalampy Airport
Madagascar
9,369 km
5,822 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,369 km
5,822 mi / 5,059 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BPY GRU
Airport Name Besalampy Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BPY GRU
ICAO Code FMNQ SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 125 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -16.740000, 44.480000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Besalampy Airport (BPY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Besalampy Airport (BPY) in Besalampy Airport, Madagascar to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,369 kilometers (5,822 miles / 5,059 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

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 21:31 in Besalampy Airport, it's 15:31 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 2,334 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Besalampy Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Besalampy Airport (BPY) follows a heading of 106° (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 Besalampy Airport (BPY) 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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