Airport Comparison
| GRU | LXG | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Luang Namtha Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | LXG |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | VLLN |
| City | Sao Paulo | Luang Namtha |
| Country | Brazil | Laos |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Vientiane |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 1,968 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 20.970000, 101.400000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Luang Namtha (LXG) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) in Luang Namtha, Laos is 16,703 kilometers (10,379 miles / 9,019 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 88°.
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 Laos. 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 20:18 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:18 in Luang Namtha. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Luang Namtha (LXG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 259° (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 Luang Namtha Airport (LXG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.