GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
14,082 km
8,750 miles
VLI
Port Vila
Vanuatu
Distance
14,082 km
8,750 mi / 7,604 nm
Est. Flight Time
18h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
223°
southwest

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GRU VLI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Port Vila Bauerfield Airport
IATA Code GRU VLI
ICAO Code SBGR NVVV
City Sao Paulo Port Vila
Country Brazil Vanuatu
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Efate
Elevation 2,459 ft 70 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -17.700000, 168.320000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Port Vila (VLI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) in Port Vila, Vanuatu is 14,082 kilometers (8,750 miles / 7,604 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 18h, flying southwest at a heading of 223°.

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 Vanuatu. 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 06:43 in Sao Paulo, it's 20:43 in Port Vila. 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 2,389 feet between the two airports. Port Vila Bauerfield Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Port Vila (VLI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 139° (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 Port Vila Bauerfield Airport (VLI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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