GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,141 km
8,165 miles
VAM
Maamigili
Maldives
Distance
13,141 km
8,165 mi / 7,096 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+8h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
99°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU VAM
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Villa International Airport
IATA Code GRU VAM
ICAO Code SBGR VRMV
City Sao Paulo Maamigili
Country Brazil Maldives
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Indian/Maldives
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 3.470000, 72.830000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Maamigili (VAM) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Villa International Airport (VAM) in Maamigili, Maldives is 13,141 kilometers (8,165 miles / 7,096 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying east at a heading of 99°.

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 Maldives. 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 09:58 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:58 in Maamigili. With a 8-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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Villa International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Maamigili (VAM) 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 Villa International Airport (VAM) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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