GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,430 km
9,588 miles
LDA
Malda
India
Distance
15,430 km
9,588 mi / 8,332 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
78°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LDA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Malda Airport
IATA Code GRU LDA
ICAO Code SBGR VEMH
City Sao Paulo Malda
Country Brazil India
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kolkata
Elevation 2,459 ft 79 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 25.030000, 88.130000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Malda (LDA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Malda Airport (LDA) in Malda, India is 15,430 kilometers (9,588 miles / 8,332 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 78°.

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 India. 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 08:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:48 in Malda. With a 8.5-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 2,380 feet between the two airports. Malda Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Malda (LDA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 262° (west). 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 Malda Airport (LDA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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