GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,586 km
9,685 miles
PBH
Paro
Bhutan
Distance
15,586 km
9,685 mi / 8,416 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU PBH
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Paro Airport
IATA Code GRU PBH
ICAO Code SBGR VQPR
City Sao Paulo Paro
Country Brazil Bhutan
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Thimphu
Elevation 2,459 ft 7,332 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.400000, 89.420000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Paro (PBH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Paro Airport (PBH) in Paro, Bhutan is 15,586 kilometers (9,685 miles / 8,416 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying east northeast at a heading of 75°.

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 Bhutan. 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 03:32 in Sao Paulo, it's 12:32 in Paro. With a 9-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 4,873 feet between the two airports. Paro Airport sits higher than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Paro (PBH) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 266° (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 Paro Airport (PBH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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