GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,129 km
5,672 miles
OVA
Bekily
Madagascar
Distance
9,129 km
5,672 mi / 4,929 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
113°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU OVA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Bekily Airport
IATA Code GRU OVA
ICAO Code SBGR FMSL
City Sao Paulo Bekily
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,270 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -24.240000, 45.300000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bekily (OVA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Bekily Airport (OVA) in Bekily, Madagascar is 9,129 kilometers (5,672 miles / 4,929 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 113°.

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 21:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:32 in Bekily. 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 1,189 feet between the two airports. Bekily Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Bekily (OVA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 248° (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 Bekily Airport (OVA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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