GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,358 km
11,407 miles
SGL
Cavite City
Philippines
Distance
18,358 km
11,407 mi / 9,912 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SGL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sangley Point Air Base
IATA Code GRU SGL
ICAO Code SBGR RPLS
City Sao Paulo Cavite City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 8 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 14.500000, 120.900000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Cavite City (SGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) in Cavite City, Philippines is 18,358 kilometers (11,407 miles / 9,912 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 00:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 11:20 in Cavite City. 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 2,451 feet between the two airports. Sangley Point Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Cavite City (SGL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 231° (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 Sangley Point Air Base (SGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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