GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,385 km
10,181 miles
UTP
Rayong
Thailand
Distance
16,385 km
10,181 mi / 8,847 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
103°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU UTP
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport U-Tapao International Airport
IATA Code GRU UTP
ICAO Code SBGR VTBU
City Sao Paulo Rayong
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,459 ft 42 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 12.680000, 101.000000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rayong (UTP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) in Rayong, Thailand is 16,385 kilometers (10,181 miles / 8,847 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 103°.

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 11:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:32 in Rayong. 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 2,417 feet between the two airports. U-Tapao International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rayong (UTP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 246° (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 U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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