GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
15,610 km
9,700 miles
VAO
Suavanao
Solomon Islands
Distance
15,610 km
9,700 mi / 8,429 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
221°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU VAO
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Suavanao Airport
IATA Code GRU VAO
ICAO Code SBGR AGGV
City Sao Paulo Suavanao
Country Brazil Solomon Islands
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Guadalcanal
Elevation 2,459 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -7.590000, 158.730000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Suavanao (VAO) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Suavanao Airport (VAO) in Suavanao, Solomon Islands is 15,610 kilometers (9,700 miles / 8,429 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 221°.

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 Solomon Islands. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 03:03 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:03 in Suavanao. With a 14-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Suavanao Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Suavanao (VAO) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 142° (southeast). 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 Suavanao Airport (VAO) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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