GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,994 km
9,938 miles
SIN
Singapore
Singapore
Distance
15,994 km
9,938 mi / 8,636 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
123°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SIN
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Singapore Changi International Airport
IATA Code GRU SIN
ICAO Code SBGR WSSS
City Sao Paulo Singapore
Country Brazil Singapore
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Singapore
Elevation 2,459 ft 22 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.350000, 103.990000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Singapore (SIN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) in Singapore, Singapore is 15,994 kilometers (9,938 miles / 8,636 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 Singapore. 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 05:25 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:25 in Singapore. 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 2,437 feet between the two airports. Singapore Changi International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Singapore (SIN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 230° (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 Singapore Changi International Airport (SIN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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