BTU
Bintulu
Malaysia
16,858 km
10,475 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,858 km
10,475 mi / 9,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuching
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BTU GRU
Airport Name Bintulu Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BTU GRU
ICAO Code WBGB SBGR
City Bintulu Sao Paulo
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuching America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 74 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 3.120000, 113.020000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bintulu (BTU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bintulu Airport (BTU) in Bintulu, Malaysia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,858 kilometers (10,475 miles / 9,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Malaysia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 04:43 in Bintulu, it's 17:43 in Sao Paulo. With a 11-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 2,385 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Bintulu Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bintulu (BTU) follows a heading of 133° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bintulu Airport (BTU) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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