GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,375 km
10,175 miles
PBU
Putao
Myanmar
Distance
16,375 km
10,175 mi / 8,842 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+9.5h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
75°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PBU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Putao Airport
IATA Code GRU PBU
ICAO Code SBGR VYPT
City Sao Paulo Putao
Country Brazil Myanmar
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Yangon
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,500 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 27.330000, 97.430000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Putao (PBU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Putao Airport (PBU) in Putao, Myanmar is 16,375 kilometers (10,175 miles / 8,842 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, 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 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 11:31 in Sao Paulo, it's 21:01 in Putao. 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.

The return flight from Putao (PBU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 269° (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 Putao Airport (PBU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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