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.