AJA
Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte
France
9,221 km
5,730 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
9,221 km
5,730 mi / 4,979 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-4h
Europe/Paris
Heading
229°
southwest

Airport Comparison

AJA GRU
Airport Name Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AJA GRU
ICAO Code LFKJ SBGR
City Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte Sao Paulo
Country France Brazil
Timezone Europe/Paris America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 18 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 41.920000, 8.800000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, France to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 9,221 kilometers (5,730 miles / 4,979 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying southwest at a heading of 229°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 19:43 in Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte, it's 15:43 in Sao Paulo. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,441 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ajaccio/Napoleon Bonaparte (AJA) follows a heading of 38° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Ajaccio-Napoleon Bonaparte Airport (AJA) 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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