Airport Comparison
| GRU | MAL | |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Name | Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport | Mangole Airport Falabisahaya |
| IATA Code | GRU | MAL |
| ICAO Code | SBGR | WAPE |
| City | Sao Paulo | Mangole Island |
| Country | Brazil | Indonesia |
| Timezone | America/Sao_Paulo | Asia/Jayapura |
| Elevation | 2,459 ft | 889 ft |
| Coordinates | -23.440000, -46.470000 | -1.880000, 125.830000 |
Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mangole Island (MAL) Flight Distance
The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) in Mangole Island, Indonesia is 17,079 kilometers (10,612 miles / 9,222 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 162°.
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 Indonesia. 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 16:29 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:29 in Mangole Island. With a 12-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 1,570 feet between the two airports. Mangole Airport Falabisahaya sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.
The return flight from Mangole Island (MAL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Mangole Airport Falabisahaya (MAL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.