DRV
Dharavandhoo
Maldives
13,249 km
8,233 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,249 km
8,233 mi / 7,154 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
246°
west southwest

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DRV GRU
Airport Name Dharavandhoo Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code DRV GRU
ICAO Code VRMD SBGR
City Dharavandhoo Sao Paulo
Country Maldives Brazil
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 6 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 5.160000, 73.130000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Dharavandhoo (DRV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) in Dharavandhoo, Maldives to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,249 kilometers (8,233 miles / 7,154 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

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 Maldives 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 16:06 in Dharavandhoo, it's 08:06 in Sao Paulo. With a 8-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 2,453 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Dharavandhoo Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Dharavandhoo (DRV) follows a heading of 97° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Dharavandhoo Airport (DRV) 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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