GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,919 km
10,513 miles
ZVK
Savannakhet Airport
Laos
Distance
16,919 km
10,513 mi / 9,136 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU ZVK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Savannakhet Airport
IATA Code GRU ZVK
ICAO Code SBGR VLSK
City Sao Paulo N/A
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 2,459 ft 509 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 16.560000, 104.760000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) in Savannakhet Airport, Laos is 16,919 kilometers (10,513 miles / 9,136 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 05:12 in Sao Paulo, it's 15:12 in Savannakhet Airport. 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 1,950 feet between the two airports. Savannakhet Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 251° (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 Savannakhet Airport (ZVK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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