GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,165 km
10,045 miles
MDL
Mandalay
Myanmar
Distance
16,165 km
10,045 mi / 8,729 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
85°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU MDL
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mandalay International Airport
IATA Code GRU MDL
ICAO Code SBGR VYMD
City Sao Paulo Mandalay
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 2,459 ft 300 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 21.700000, 95.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mandalay (MDL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mandalay International Airport (MDL) in Mandalay, Myanmar is 16,165 kilometers (10,045 miles / 8,729 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 85°.

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 Myanmar. 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 00:02 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:32 in Mandalay. With a 9.5-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 2,159 feet between the two airports. Mandalay International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mandalay (MDL) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 260° (west). 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 Mandalay International Airport (MDL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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