GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
8,735 km
5,428 miles
SGX
Songea
Tanzania
Distance
8,735 km
5,428 mi / 4,717 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
97°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU SGX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Songea Airport
IATA Code GRU SGX
ICAO Code SBGR HTSO
City Sao Paulo Songea
Country Brazil Tanzania
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Africa/Dar_es_Salaam
Elevation 2,459 ft 3,445 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -10.680000, 35.580000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Songea (SGX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Songea Airport (SGX) in Songea, Tanzania is 8,735 kilometers (5,428 miles / 4,717 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying east at a heading of 97°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Brazil with Tanzania. 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 19:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:29 in Songea. 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.

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

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