GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,270 km
11,352 miles
SUG
Surigao City
Philippines
Distance
18,270 km
11,352 mi / 9,865 nm
Est. Flight Time
22h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
149°
south southeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU SUG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Surigao Airport
IATA Code GRU SUG
ICAO Code SBGR RPMS
City Sao Paulo Surigao City
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 9.760000, 125.480000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Surigao City (SUG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Surigao Airport (SUG) in Surigao City, Philippines is 18,270 kilometers (11,352 miles / 9,865 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 22h, flying south southeast at a heading of 149°.

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 Philippines. 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 22:00 in Sao Paulo, it's 09:00 in Surigao City. With a 11-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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Surigao Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Surigao City (SUG) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 208° (south 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 Surigao Airport (SUG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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