GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,544 km
11,523 miles
VRC
Virac
Philippines
Distance
18,544 km
11,523 mi / 10,013 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+11h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
137°
southeast

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Airport Comparison

GRU VRC
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Virac Airport
IATA Code GRU VRC
ICAO Code SBGR RPUV
City Sao Paulo Virac
Country Brazil Philippines
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Manila
Elevation 2,459 ft 121 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 13.580000, 124.210000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Virac (VRC) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Virac Airport (VRC) in Virac, Philippines is 18,544 kilometers (11,523 miles / 10,013 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying southeast at a heading of 137°.

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 Philippines. 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 11:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:21 in Virac. With a 11-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 2,338 feet between the two airports. Virac Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Virac (VRC) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 220° (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 Virac Airport (VRC) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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