GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,490 km
6,518 miles
MHI
Moucha Island
Djibouti
Distance
10,490 km
6,518 mi / 5,664 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
79°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MHI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Moucha Airport
IATA Code GRU MHI
ICAO Code SBGR HDMO
City Sao Paulo Moucha Island
Country Brazil Djibouti
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Djibouti
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 11.720000, 43.200000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Moucha Island (MHI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Moucha Airport (MHI) in Moucha Island, Djibouti is 10,490 kilometers (6,518 miles / 5,664 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east at a heading of 79°.

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 Djibouti. 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 05:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:20 in Moucha Island. 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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Moucha Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Moucha Island (MHI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Moucha Airport (MHI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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