Airport Comparison
| GRU | LPQ | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Luang Phabang International Airport |
| IATA Code | GRU | LPQ |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | VLLB |
| City | Sao Paulo | Luang Phabang |
| Country | Brazil | Laos |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Vientiane |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 955 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | 19.900000, 102.160000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Luang Phabang (LPQ) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) in Luang Phabang, Laos is 16,756 kilometers (10,412 miles / 9,048 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 91°.
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 Laos. 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 22:34 in Sao Paulo, it's 08:34 in Luang Phabang. With a 10-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 1,504 feet between the two airports. Luang Phabang International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Luang Phabang (LPQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 257° (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 Luang Phabang International Airport (LPQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.