GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,137 km
10,648 miles
PXU
Pleiku
Vietnam
Distance
17,137 km
10,648 mi / 9,253 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
107°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU PXU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Pleiku Airport
IATA Code GRU PXU
ICAO Code SBGR VVPK
City Sao Paulo Pleiku
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,459 ft 2,434 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 14.000000, 108.020000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Pleiku (PXU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Pleiku Airport (PXU) in Pleiku, Vietnam is 17,137 kilometers (10,648 miles / 9,253 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 107°.

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 Vietnam. 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 07:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:50 in Pleiku. 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 Pleiku (PXU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 245° (west 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 Pleiku Airport (PXU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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