GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,712 km
10,384 miles
VCA
Can Tho
Vietnam
Distance
16,712 km
10,384 mi / 9,024 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VCA
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Tra Noc Airport
IATA Code GRU VCA
ICAO Code SBGR VVCT
City Sao Paulo Can Tho
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,459 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 10.090000, 105.710000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Can Tho (VCA) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Tra Noc Airport (VCA) in Can Tho, Vietnam is 16,712 kilometers (10,384 miles / 9,024 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east southeast at a heading of 112°.

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 Vietnam. 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 13:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:15 in Can Tho. 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 2,450 feet between the two airports. Tra Noc Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Can Tho (VCA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 240° (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 Tra Noc Airport (VCA) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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