GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,094 km
10,000 miles
KUA
Kuantan
Malaysia
Distance
16,094 km
10,000 mi / 8,690 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
119°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KUA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kuantan Airport
IATA Code GRU KUA
ICAO Code SBGR WMKD
City Sao Paulo Kuantan
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 58 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.780000, 103.210000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kuantan (KUA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kuantan Airport (KUA) in Kuantan, Malaysia is 16,094 kilometers (10,000 miles / 8,690 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 119°.

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 Malaysia. 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 12:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:49 in Kuantan. 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 2,401 feet between the two airports. Kuantan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kuantan (KUA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 233° (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 Kuantan Airport (KUA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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