GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,907 km
9,884 miles
MKZ
Malacca
Malaysia
Distance
15,907 km
9,884 mi / 8,589 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
120°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MKZ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Malacca Airport
IATA Code GRU MKZ
ICAO Code SBGR WMKM
City Sao Paulo Malacca
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 35 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 2.260000, 102.250000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Malacca (MKZ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Malacca Airport (MKZ) in Malacca, Malaysia is 15,907 kilometers (9,884 miles / 8,589 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 23:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:21 in Malacca. 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 2,424 feet between the two airports. Malacca Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Malacca (MKZ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 232° (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 Malacca Airport (MKZ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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