GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,488 km
9,624 miles
SBG
Sabang-We Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,488 km
9,624 mi / 8,363 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
109°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SBG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Maimun Saleh Airport
IATA Code GRU SBG
ICAO Code SBGR WITN
City Sao Paulo Sabang-We Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,459 ft 393 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 5.870000, 95.340000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sabang-We Island (SBG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) in Sabang-We Island, Indonesia is 15,488 kilometers (9,624 miles / 8,363 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east southeast at a heading of 109°.

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 Indonesia. 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 15:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:12 in Sabang-We Island. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,066 feet between the two airports. Maimun Saleh Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sabang-We Island (SBG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Maimun Saleh Airport (SBG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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