GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,188 km
5,709 miles
MZB
Mocimboa da Praia
Mozambique
Distance
9,188 km
5,709 mi / 4,961 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MZB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mocimboa da Praia Airport
IATA Code GRU MZB
ICAO Code SBGR FQMP
City Sao Paulo Mocimboa da Praia
Country Brazil Mozambique
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Maputo
Elevation 2,459 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -11.360000, 40.350000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) in Mocimboa da Praia, Mozambique is 9,188 kilometers (5,709 miles / 4,961 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Mozambique. 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 01:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:50 in Mocimboa da Praia. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,370 feet between the two airports. Mocimboa da Praia Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mocimboa da Praia (MZB) 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 Mocimboa da Praia Airport (MZB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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