GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,986 km
11,176 miles
MLP
Malabang
Philippines
Distance
17,986 km
11,176 mi / 9,712 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
149°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MLP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Malabang Airport
IATA Code GRU MLP
ICAO Code SBGR RPMM
City Sao Paulo Malabang
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 27 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 7.620000, 124.060000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Malabang (MLP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Malabang Airport (MLP) in Malabang, Philippines is 17,986 kilometers (11,176 miles / 9,712 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Philippines. 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 19:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:21 in Malabang. 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 2,432 feet between the two airports. Malabang Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Malabang (MLP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 209° (south 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 Malabang Airport (MLP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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