The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) in Malekula Island, Vanuatu is 14,245 kilometers (8,851 miles / 7,692 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Vanuatu. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 11:20 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:20 in Malekula Island. With a 14-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Southwest Bay Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Malekula Island (SWJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (southeast). 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 Southwest Bay Airport (SWJ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.