GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,695 km
10,374 miles
ZBY
Sayaboury
Laos
Distance
16,695 km
10,374 mi / 9,015 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
92°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU ZBY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sayaboury Airport
IATA Code GRU ZBY
ICAO Code SBGR VLSB
City Sao Paulo Sayaboury
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,247 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 19.230000, 101.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Sayaboury (ZBY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) in Sayaboury, Laos is 16,695 kilometers (10,374 miles / 9,015 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 92°.

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 Laos. 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 13:56 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:56 in Sayaboury. 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 1,212 feet between the two airports. Sayaboury Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Sayaboury (ZBY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 256° (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 Sayaboury Airport (ZBY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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