GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,017 km
5,603 miles
TLE
Toliara Airport
Madagascar
Distance
9,017 km
5,603 mi / 4,869 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU TLE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Toliara Airport
IATA Code GRU TLE
ICAO Code SBGR FMST
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -23.380000, 43.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Toliara Airport (TLE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Toliara Airport (TLE) in Toliara Airport, Madagascar is 9,017 kilometers (5,603 miles / 4,869 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 10:45 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:45 in Toliara Airport. 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Toliara Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

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

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