GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,319 km
10,761 miles
VDO
Vân Đồn
Vietnam
Distance
17,319 km
10,761 mi / 9,351 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU VDO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Van Don International Airport
IATA Code GRU VDO
ICAO Code SBGR VVVD
City Sao Paulo Vân Đồn
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,459 ft 26 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 21.120000, 107.410000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vân Đồn (VDO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Van Don International Airport (VDO) in Vân Đồn, Vietnam is 17,319 kilometers (10,761 miles / 9,351 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Vietnam. 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 13:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:21 in Vân Đồn. 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 2,433 feet between the two airports. Van Don International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vân Đồn (VDO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Van Don International Airport (VDO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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