BWN
Bandar Seri Begawan
Brunei
17,150 km
10,657 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
17,150 km
10,657 mi / 9,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Brunei
Heading
222°
southwest

Airport Comparison

BWN GRU
Airport Name Brunei International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BWN GRU
ICAO Code WBSB SBGR
City Bandar Seri Begawan Sao Paulo
Country Brunei Brazil
Timezone Asia/Brunei America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 73 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 4.940000, 114.930000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Brunei International Airport (BWN) in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 17,150 kilometers (10,657 miles / 9,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southwest at a heading of 222°.

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 Brunei 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 00:43 in Bandar Seri Begawan, it's 13:43 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 2,386 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Brunei International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bandar Seri Begawan (BWN) 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 Brunei International Airport (BWN) 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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