GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,188 km
10,059 miles
TGG
Kuala Terengganu
Malaysia
Distance
16,188 km
10,059 mi / 8,741 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
117°
east southeast

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GRU TGG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sultan Mahmud Airport
IATA Code GRU TGG
ICAO Code SBGR WMKN
City Sao Paulo Kuala Terengganu
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 21 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 5.380000, 103.100000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kuala Terengganu (TGG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) in Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia is 16,188 kilometers (10,059 miles / 8,741 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 117°.

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 14:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:31 in Kuala Terengganu. 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 2,438 feet between the two airports. Sultan Mahmud Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Terengganu (TGG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 235° (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 Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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