GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
10,284 km
6,390 miles
MSW
Massawa
Eritrea
Distance
10,284 km
6,390 mi / 5,553 nm
Est. Flight Time
13h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
74°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU MSW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Massawa International Airport
IATA Code GRU MSW
ICAO Code SBGR HHMS
City Sao Paulo Massawa
Country Brazil Eritrea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Asmara
Elevation 2,459 ft 194 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 15.670000, 39.370000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Massawa (MSW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Massawa International Airport (MSW) in Massawa, Eritrea is 10,284 kilometers (6,390 miles / 5,553 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 13h, flying east northeast at a heading of 74°.

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 Eritrea. 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 04:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:29 in Massawa. 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 2,265 feet between the two airports. Massawa International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Massawa (MSW) 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 Massawa International Airport (MSW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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