GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,030 km
9,960 miles
URT
Surat Thani
Thailand
Distance
16,030 km
9,960 mi / 8,655 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
108°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU URT
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Surat Thani Airport
IATA Code GRU URT
ICAO Code SBGR VTSB
City Sao Paulo Surat Thani
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,459 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 9.130000, 99.140000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Surat Thani (URT) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Surat Thani Airport (URT) in Surat Thani, Thailand is 16,030 kilometers (9,960 miles / 8,655 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 108°.

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 Thailand. 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 16:17 in Sao Paulo, it's 02:17 in Surat Thani. With a 10-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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Surat Thani Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Surat Thani (URT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 242° (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 Surat Thani Airport (URT) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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