Airport Comparison
| GRU | POL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Pemba Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | POL |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | FQPB |
| City | Sao Paulo | Pemba / Porto Amelia |
| Country | Brazil | Mozambique |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Africa/Maputo |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 331 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -12.990000, 40.520000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pemba Airport (POL) in Pemba / Porto Amelia, Mozambique is 9,136 kilometers (5,677 miles / 4,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east at a heading of 101°.
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 18:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:20 in Pemba / Porto Amelia. 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 2,128 feet between the two airports. Pemba Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Pemba / Porto Amelia (POL) 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 Pemba Airport (POL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.