GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,057 km
9,977 miles
MEP
Mersing
Malaysia
Distance
16,057 km
9,977 mi / 8,670 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
122°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MEP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mersing Airport
IATA Code GRU MEP
ICAO Code SBGR WMAU
City Sao Paulo Mersing
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 10 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 2.380000, 103.870000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mersing (MEP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mersing Airport (MEP) in Mersing, Malaysia is 16,057 kilometers (9,977 miles / 8,670 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 122°.

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 17:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:03 in Mersing. 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. Mersing Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mersing (MEP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 231° (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 Mersing Airport (MEP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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