AAU
Asau
Samoa
12,864 km
7,993 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
12,864 km
7,993 mi / 6,946 nm
Est. Flight Time
16h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-16h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AAU GRU
Airport Name Asau Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AAU GRU
ICAO Code NSAU SBGR
City Asau Sao Paulo
Country Samoa Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Apia America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 0 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -13.510000, -172.630000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Asau (AAU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Asau Airport (AAU) in Asau, Samoa to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 12,864 kilometers (7,993 miles / 6,946 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 16h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

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 Samoa 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 02:26 in Asau, it's 10:26 in Sao Paulo. With a 16-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 Asau Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Asau (AAU) follows a heading of 241° (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 Asau Airport (AAU) 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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