GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,987 km
9,934 miles
JHB
Senai
Malaysia
Distance
15,987 km
9,934 mi / 8,633 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
123°
east southeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU JHB
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Senai International Airport
IATA Code GRU JHB
ICAO Code SBGR WMKJ
City Sao Paulo Senai
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 135 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.640000, 103.670000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Senai (JHB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Senai International Airport (JHB) in Senai, Malaysia is 15,987 kilometers (9,934 miles / 8,633 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 123°.

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 19:52 in Sao Paulo, it's 06:52 in Senai. 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 2,324 feet between the two airports. Senai International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Senai (JHB) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 231° (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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Senai International Airport (JHB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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