GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,454 km
10,845 miles
SXS
Sahabat
Malaysia
Distance
17,454 km
10,845 mi / 9,424 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
141°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SXS
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport
IATA Code GRU SXS
ICAO Code SBGR WBKH
City Sao Paulo Sahabat
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuching
Elevation 2,459 ft 40 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 5.090000, 119.090000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sahabat (SXS) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) in Sahabat, Malaysia is 17,454 kilometers (10,845 miles / 9,424 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying southeast at a heading of 141°.

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 16:23 in Sao Paulo, it's 03:23 in Sahabat. 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 2,419 feet between the two airports. Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sahabat (SXS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 216° (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 Sahabat [Sahabat 16] Airport (SXS) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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