DWB
Soalala
Madagascar
9,483 km
5,893 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,483 km
5,893 mi / 5,121 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
247°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

DWB GRU
Airport Name Soalala Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DWB GRU
ICAO Code FMNO SBGR
City Soalala Sao Paulo
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 141 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -16.100000, 45.360000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Soalala (DWB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Soalala Airport (DWB) in Soalala, Madagascar to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,483 kilometers (5,893 miles / 5,121 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 02:50 in Soalala, it's 20:50 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 2,318 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Soalala Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Soalala (DWB) 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 Soalala Airport (DWB) 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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