GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,522 km
10,266 miles
KCH
Kuching
Malaysia
Distance
16,522 km
10,266 mi / 8,921 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
131°
southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU KCH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Kuching International Airport
IATA Code GRU KCH
ICAO Code SBGR WBGG
City Sao Paulo Kuching
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 89 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.480000, 110.350000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Kuching (KCH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Kuching International Airport (KCH) in Kuching, Malaysia is 16,522 kilometers (10,266 miles / 8,921 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 131°.

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 20:24 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:24 in Kuching. 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 2,370 feet between the two airports. Kuching International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Kuching (KCH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 224° (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 Kuching International Airport (KCH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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