BWH
Butterworth
Malaysia
15,944 km
9,907 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,944 km
9,907 mi / 8,609 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Heading
237°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

BWH GRU
Airport Name Butterworth Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BWH GRU
ICAO Code WMKB SBGR
City Butterworth Sao Paulo
Country Malaysia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Kuala_Lumpur America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 11 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 5.470000, 100.390000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Butterworth (BWH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Butterworth Airport (BWH) in Butterworth, Malaysia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,944 kilometers (9,907 miles / 8,609 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying west southwest at a heading of 237°.

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 Malaysia with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:24 in Butterworth, it's 02:24 in Sao Paulo. With a 11-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 2,448 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Butterworth Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Butterworth (BWH) follows a heading of 114° (east southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Butterworth Airport (BWH) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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