GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,709 km
10,383 miles
SBW
Sibu
Malaysia
Distance
16,709 km
10,383 mi / 9,022 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
132°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SBW
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sibu Airport
IATA Code GRU SBW
ICAO Code SBGR WBGS
City Sao Paulo Sibu
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 2,459 ft 122 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 2.260000, 111.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sibu (SBW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sibu Airport (SBW) in Sibu, Malaysia is 16,709 kilometers (10,383 miles / 9,022 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying southeast at a heading of 132°.

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 22:09 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:09 in Sibu. 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 2,337 feet between the two airports. Sibu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sibu (SBW) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 223° (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 Sibu Airport (SBW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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