GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,933 km
9,900 miles
LGK
Langkawi
Malaysia
Distance
15,933 km
9,900 mi / 8,603 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU LGK
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Langkawi International Airport
IATA Code GRU LGK
ICAO Code SBGR WMKL
City Sao Paulo Langkawi
Country Brazil Malaysia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Elevation 2,459 ft 29 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 6.330000, 99.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Langkawi (LGK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) in Langkawi, Malaysia is 15,933 kilometers (9,900 miles / 8,603 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 05:08 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:08 in Langkawi. 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 2,430 feet between the two airports. Langkawi International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Langkawi (LGK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 239° (west 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 Langkawi International Airport (LGK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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