GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,920 km
9,892 miles
GWA
Gwa
Myanmar
Distance
15,920 km
9,892 mi / 8,596 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU GWA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Gwa Airport
IATA Code GRU GWA
ICAO Code SBGR VYGW
City Sao Paulo Gwa
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 17.600000, 94.580000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gwa (GWA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Gwa Airport (GWA) in Gwa, Myanmar is 15,920 kilometers (9,892 miles / 8,596 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 15:52 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:22 in Gwa. With a 9.5-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 2,449 feet between the two airports. Gwa Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Gwa (GWA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 254° (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 Gwa Airport (GWA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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