GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,153 km
8,173 miles
VBV
Vanua Balavu
Fiji
Distance
13,153 km
8,173 mi / 7,102 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+15h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
233°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU VBV
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Vanua Balavu Airport
IATA Code GRU VBV
ICAO Code SBGR NFVB
City Sao Paulo Vanua Balavu
Country Brazil Fiji
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Fiji
Elevation 2,459 ft 76 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -17.270000, -178.980000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vanua Balavu (VBV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) in Vanua Balavu, Fiji is 13,153 kilometers (8,173 miles / 7,102 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southwest at a heading of 233°.

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 Fiji. 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 02:13 in Sao Paulo, it's 17:13 in Vanua Balavu. With a 15-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 2,383 feet between the two airports. Vanua Balavu Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vanua Balavu (VBV) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 130° (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 Vanua Balavu Airport (VBV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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