GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,858 km
9,854 miles
MLG
Malang-Java Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,858 km
9,854 mi / 8,562 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
145°
southeast

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GRU MLG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport
IATA Code GRU MLG
ICAO Code SBGR WARA
City Sao Paulo Malang-Java Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,726 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -7.930000, 112.720000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Malang-Java Island (MLG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) in Malang-Java Island, Indonesia is 15,858 kilometers (9,854 miles / 8,562 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying southeast at a heading of 145°.

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 06:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 16:13 in Malang-Java Island. 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.

The return flight from Malang-Java Island (MLG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 212° (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 Abdul Rachman Saleh Airport (MLG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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