GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,026 km
9,958 miles
MWQ
Magway
Myanmar
Distance
16,026 km
9,958 mi / 8,653 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
88°
east

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Airport Comparison

GRU MWQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Magway Airport
IATA Code GRU MWQ
ICAO Code SBGR VYMW
City Sao Paulo Magway
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 2,459 ft 279 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 20.170000, 94.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Magway (MWQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Magway Airport (MWQ) in Magway, Myanmar is 16,026 kilometers (9,958 miles / 8,653 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 Myanmar. 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 15:16 in Sao Paulo, it's 00:46 in Magway. With a 9.5-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 2,180 feet between the two airports. Magway Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Magway (MWQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 258° (west 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 Magway Airport (MWQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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