AAK
Buariki
Kiribati
14,975 km
9,305 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
14,975 km
9,305 mi / 8,086 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-15h
Pacific/Tarawa
Heading
124°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AAK GRU
Airport Name Buariki Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AAK GRU
ICAO Code NGUK SBGR
City Buariki Sao Paulo
Country Kiribati Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Tarawa America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 0.190000, 173.640000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Buariki (AAK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Buariki Airport (AAK) in Buariki, Kiribati to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 14,975 kilometers (9,305 miles / 8,086 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 124°.

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 Kiribati with Brazil. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:10 in Buariki, it's 07:10 in Sao Paulo. With a 15-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 2,459 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Buariki Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Buariki (AAK) follows a heading of 245° (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 Buariki Airport (AAK) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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