GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,002 km
10,565 miles
LKH
Long Akah
Malaysia
Distance
17,002 km
10,565 mi / 9,180 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
135°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LKH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Long Akah Airport
IATA Code GRU LKH
ICAO Code SBGR WBGL
City Sao Paulo Long Akah
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 289 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.300000, 114.780000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Long Akah (LKH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Long Akah Airport (LKH) in Long Akah, Malaysia is 17,002 kilometers (10,565 miles / 9,180 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 135°.

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 17:47 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:47 in Long Akah. 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 2,170 feet between the two airports. Long Akah Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Long Akah (LKH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 220° (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 Long Akah Airport (LKH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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