Airport Comparison
| GRU | NEU | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Sam Neua Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | NEU |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | VLSN |
| City | Sao Paulo | N/A |
| Country | Brazil | Laos |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Vientiane |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 3,281 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 20.420000, 104.070000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sam Neua Airport (NEU) in Sam Neua Airport, Laos is 16,963 kilometers (10,540 miles / 9,159 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 91°.
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 Laos. 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 07:40 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:40 in Sam Neua Airport. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.
The return flight from Sam Neua Airport (NEU) 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 Sam Neua Airport (NEU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.