GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,067 km
10,605 miles
MZV
Mulu
Malaysia
Distance
17,067 km
10,605 mi / 9,216 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
134°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU MZV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mulu Airport
IATA Code GRU MZV
ICAO Code SBGR WBMU
City Sao Paulo Mulu
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 80 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 4.050000, 114.810000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mulu (MZV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mulu Airport (MZV) in Mulu, Malaysia is 17,067 kilometers (10,605 miles / 9,216 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 134°.

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 18:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 05:17 in Mulu. 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 2,379 feet between the two airports. Mulu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mulu (MZV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 221° (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 Mulu Airport (MZV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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