GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
9,435 km
5,863 miles
WTS
Tsiroanomandidy
Madagascar
Distance
9,435 km
5,863 mi / 5,095 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+6h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU WTS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tsiroanomandidy Airport
IATA Code GRU WTS
ICAO Code SBGR FMMX
City Sao Paulo Tsiroanomandidy
Country Brazil Madagascar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Antananarivo
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,776 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -18.760000, 46.050000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) in Tsiroanomandidy, Madagascar is 9,435 kilometers (5,863 miles / 5,095 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 02:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:00 in Tsiroanomandidy. 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 Tsiroanomandidy (WTS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 247° (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 Tsiroanomandidy Airport (WTS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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