FVM
Fuvahmulah Island
Maldives
13,019 km
8,090 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
13,019 km
8,090 mi / 7,030 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-8h
Indian/Maldives
Heading
243°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

FVM GRU
Airport Name Fuvahmulah Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code FVM GRU
ICAO Code VRMF SBGR
City Fuvahmulah Island Sao Paulo
Country Maldives Brazil
Timezone Indian/Maldives America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 17 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -0.310000, 73.440000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) in Fuvahmulah Island, Maldives to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 13,019 kilometers (8,090 miles / 7,030 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying west southwest at a heading of 243°.

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 02:47 in Fuvahmulah Island, it's 18:47 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 2,442 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Fuvahmulah Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Fuvahmulah Island (FVM) follows a heading of 103° (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 Fuvahmulah Airport (FVM) 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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