DOD
Dodoma
Tanzania
8,944 km
5,557 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
8,944 km
5,557 mi / 4,829 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DOD GRU
Airport Name Dodoma Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DOD GRU
ICAO Code HTDO SBGR
City Dodoma Sao Paulo
Country Tanzania Brazil
Timezone Africa/Dar_es_Salaam America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 3,673 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -6.170000, 35.750000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Dodoma (DOD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dodoma Airport (DOD) in Dodoma, Tanzania to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 8,944 kilometers (5,557 miles / 4,829 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west southwest at a heading of 247°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Tanzania 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 15:49 in Dodoma, it's 09:49 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 1,214 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits lower than Dodoma Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Dodoma (DOD) follows a heading of 93° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dodoma Airport (DOD) 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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