GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,363 km
10,168 miles
PYY
Mae Hong Son
Thailand
Distance
16,363 km
10,168 mi / 8,835 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
90°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU PYY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Mae Hong Son Airport
IATA Code GRU PYY
ICAO Code SBGR VTCI
City Sao Paulo Mae Hong Son
Country Brazil Thailand
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Bangkok
Elevation 2,459 ft 1,271 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 19.370000, 98.440000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Mae Hong Son (PYY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) in Mae Hong Son, Thailand is 16,363 kilometers (10,168 miles / 8,835 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east at a heading of 90°.

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 Thailand. 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 21:14 in Sao Paulo, it's 07:14 in Mae Hong Son. 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,188 feet between the two airports. Mae Hong Son Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Mae Hong Son (PYY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 257° (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 Mae Hong Son Airport (PYY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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