The flight distance from Congonhas Airport (CGH) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is 15,898 kilometers (9,879 miles / 8,584 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 120°.

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 Malaysia. 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 08:36 in Sao Paulo, it's 19:36 in Kuala Lumpur. 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 2,562 feet between the two airports. Kuala Lumpur International Airport sits lower than Congonhas Airport.

The return flight from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Sao Paulo (CGH) follows a heading of 233° (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 Congonhas Airport (CGH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.