GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,744 km
10,404 miles
VTE
Vientiane
Laos
Distance
16,744 km
10,404 mi / 9,041 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+10h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
95°
east

Airport Comparison

GRU VTE
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Wattay International Airport
IATA Code GRU VTE
ICAO Code SBGR VLVT
City Sao Paulo Vientiane
Country Brazil Laos
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Vientiane
Elevation 2,459 ft 564 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 17.990000, 102.560000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Vientiane (VTE) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Wattay International Airport (VTE) in Vientiane, Laos is 16,744 kilometers (10,404 miles / 9,041 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying east at a heading of 95°.

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 Laos. 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 00:59 in Sao Paulo, it's 10:59 in Vientiane. 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 1,895 feet between the two airports. Wattay International Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Vientiane (VTE) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 254° (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 Wattay International Airport (VTE) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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