GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,897 km
9,878 miles
HKT
Phuket
Thailand
Distance
15,897 km
9,878 mi / 8,584 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HKT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Phuket International Airport
IATA Code GRU HKT
ICAO Code SBGR VTSP
City Sao Paulo Phuket
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,459 ft 82 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 8.110000, 98.320000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Phuket (HKT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Phuket International Airport (HKT) in Phuket, Thailand is 15,897 kilometers (9,878 miles / 8,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Thailand. 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 13:51 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:51 in Phuket. With a 10-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 2,377 feet between the two airports. Phuket International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Phuket (HKT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Phuket International Airport (HKT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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