FTU
Tolanaro
Madagascar
9,250 km
5,748 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,250 km
5,748 mi / 4,995 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Indian/Antananarivo
Heading
247°
west southwest

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Airport Comparison

FTU GRU
Airport Name Tolanaro Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FTU GRU
ICAO Code FMSD SBGR
City Tolanaro Sao Paulo
Country Madagascar Brazil
Timezone Indian/Antananarivo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 29 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -25.040000, 46.960000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Tolanaro (FTU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Tolanaro Airport (FTU) in Tolanaro, Madagascar to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,250 kilometers (5,748 miles / 4,995 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 13:53 in Tolanaro, it's 07:53 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Tolanaro Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tolanaro (FTU) follows a heading of 114° (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 Tolanaro Airport (FTU) 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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