GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,439 km
11,457 miles
SFE
San Fernando Airport
Philippines
Distance
18,439 km
11,457 mi / 9,956 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
116°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SFE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport San Fernando Airport
IATA Code GRU SFE
ICAO Code SBGR RPUS
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 13 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 16.600000, 120.300000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to San Fernando Airport (SFE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to San Fernando Airport (SFE) in San Fernando Airport, Philippines is 18,439 kilometers (11,457 miles / 9,956 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying east southeast at a heading of 116°.

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 Philippines. 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 09:04 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:04 in San Fernando Airport. 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 2,446 feet between the two airports. San Fernando Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from San Fernando Airport (SFE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 239° (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 San Fernando Airport (SFE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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