CEB
Lapu-Lapu City
Philippines
18,238 km
11,333 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
18,238 km
11,333 mi / 9,848 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Manila
Heading
214°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

CEB GRU
Airport Name Mactan Cebu International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code CEB GRU
ICAO Code RPVM SBGR
City Lapu-Lapu City Sao Paulo
Country Philippines Brazil
Timezone Asia/Manila America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 31 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 10.310000, 123.980000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) in Lapu-Lapu City, Philippines to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 18,238 kilometers (11,333 miles / 9,848 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southwest at a heading of 214°.

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 Philippines 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 12:20 in Lapu-Lapu City, it's 01:20 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 2,428 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Mactan Cebu International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Lapu-Lapu City (CEB) follows a heading of 144° (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 Mactan Cebu International Airport (CEB) 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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