GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,455 km
10,846 miles
KUD
Kudat
Malaysia
Distance
17,455 km
10,846 mi / 9,425 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
133°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KUD
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kudat Airport
IATA Code GRU KUD
ICAO Code SBGR WBKT
City Sao Paulo Kudat
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.920000, 116.840000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kudat (KUD) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kudat Airport (KUD) in Kudat, Malaysia is 17,455 kilometers (10,846 miles / 9,425 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 133°.

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 18:14 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:14 in Kudat. 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 2,449 feet between the two airports. Kudat Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kudat (KUD) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 222° (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 Kudat Airport (KUD) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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