GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,188 km
8,816 miles
LNB
Lamen Bay
Vanuatu
Distance
14,188 km
8,816 mi / 7,661 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
223°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU LNB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Lamen Bay Airport
IATA Code GRU LNB
ICAO Code SBGR NVSM
City Sao Paulo Lamen Bay
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -16.580000, 168.160000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lamen Bay (LNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) in Lamen Bay, Vanuatu is 14,188 kilometers (8,816 miles / 7,661 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 15:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:27 in Lamen Bay. With a 14-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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Lamen Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Lamen Bay (LNB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). 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 Lamen Bay Airport (LNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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