GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,369 km
11,414 miles
MNL
Manila
Philippines
Distance
18,369 km
11,414 mi / 9,918 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MNL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Ninoy Aquino International Airport
IATA Code GRU MNL
ICAO Code SBGR RPLL
City Sao Paulo Manila
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 75 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 14.510000, 121.020000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Manila (MNL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) in Manila, Philippines is 18,369 kilometers (11,414 miles / 9,918 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 02:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:58 in Manila. 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 2,384 feet between the two airports. Ninoy Aquino International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Manila (MNL) 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 Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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