GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
11,016 km
6,845 miles
SEZ
Mahe Island
Seychelles
Distance
11,016 km
6,845 mi / 5,948 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+7h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

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Airport Comparison

GRU SEZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Seychelles International Airport
IATA Code GRU SEZ
ICAO Code SBGR FSIA
City Sao Paulo Mahe Island
Country Brazil Seychelles
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Mahe
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -4.670000, 55.520000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mahe Island (SEZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) in Mahe Island, Seychelles is 11,016 kilometers (6,845 miles / 5,948 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, 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 Seychelles. 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 15:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:43 in Mahe Island. With a 7-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 2,449 feet between the two airports. Seychelles International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mahe Island (SEZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 245° (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 Seychelles International Airport (SEZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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