GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,543 km
10,279 miles
THL
Tachileik
Myanmar
Distance
16,543 km
10,279 mi / 8,933 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
89°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU THL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tachileik Airport
IATA Code GRU THL
ICAO Code SBGR VYTL
City Sao Paulo Tachileik
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,280 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 20.480000, 99.940000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Tachileik (THL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tachileik Airport (THL) in Tachileik, Myanmar is 16,543 kilometers (10,279 miles / 8,933 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 89°.

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 Myanmar. 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 12:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:20 in Tachileik. With a 9.5-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 1,179 feet between the two airports. Tachileik Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Tachileik (THL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 258° (west 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 Tachileik Airport (THL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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