GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,836 km
9,840 miles
SEQ
Bengkalis-Sumatra Island
Indonesia
Distance
15,836 km
9,840 mi / 8,551 nm
Est. Flight Time
20h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
121°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU SEQ
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Sungai Pakning Bengkalis Airport
IATA Code GRU SEQ
ICAO Code SBGR WIBS
City Sao Paulo Bengkalis-Sumatra Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jakarta
Elevation 2,459 ft 3 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 1.370000, 102.140000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bengkalis-Sumatra Island (SEQ) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Sungai Pakning Bengkalis Airport (SEQ) in Bengkalis-Sumatra Island, Indonesia is 15,836 kilometers (9,840 miles / 8,551 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 20h, flying east southeast at a heading of 121°.

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 00:49 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:49 in Bengkalis-Sumatra 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.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,456 feet between the two airports. Sungai Pakning Bengkalis Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Bengkalis-Sumatra Island (SEQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 232° (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 Sungai Pakning Bengkalis Airport (SEQ) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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