GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,650 km
10,346 miles
VKG
Rach Gia
Vietnam
Distance
16,650 km
10,346 mi / 8,990 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
112°
east southeast

Airport Comparison

GRU VKG
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Rach Gia Airport
IATA Code GRU VKG
ICAO Code SBGR VVRG
City Sao Paulo Rach Gia
Country Brazil Vietnam
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Ho_Chi_Minh
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 9.960000, 105.130000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Rach Gia (VKG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rach Gia Airport (VKG) in Rach Gia, Vietnam is 16,650 kilometers (10,346 miles / 8,990 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 03:39 in Sao Paulo, it's 13:39 in Rach Gia. 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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Rach Gia Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Rach Gia (VKG) 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 Rach Gia Airport (VKG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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