GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,898 km
6,150 miles
IVA
Ambanja
Madagascar
Distance
9,898 km
6,150 mi / 5,344 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
104°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU IVA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ambanja Airport
IATA Code GRU IVA
ICAO Code SBGR FMNJ
City Sao Paulo Ambanja
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 36 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -13.650000, 48.460000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ambanja (IVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ambanja Airport (IVA) in Ambanja, Madagascar is 9,898 kilometers (6,150 miles / 5,344 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east southeast at a heading of 104°.

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 Brazil with Madagascar. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:01 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:01 in Ambanja. 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 2,423 feet between the two airports. Ambanja Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ambanja (IVA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Ambanja Airport (IVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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