AMQ
Ambon
Indonesia
16,939 km
10,525 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,939 km
10,525 mi / 9,146 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
191°
south

Airport Comparison

AMQ GRU
Airport Name Pattimura Airport Ambon Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AMQ GRU
ICAO Code WAPP SBGR
City Ambon Sao Paulo
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 33 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -3.710000, 128.090000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Ambon (AMQ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) in Ambon, Indonesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,939 kilometers (10,525 miles / 9,146 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 191°.

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

Time zone information: When it's 07:40 in Ambon, it's 19:40 in Sao Paulo. With a 12-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 2,426 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Pattimura Airport Ambon.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ambon (AMQ) follows a heading of 168° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Pattimura Airport Ambon (AMQ) 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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