ARJ
Arso-Papua Island
Indonesia
16,979 km
10,551 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,979 km
10,551 mi / 9,168 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
165°
south southeast

Airport Comparison

ARJ GRU
Airport Name Arso Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ARJ GRU
ICAO Code WAJA SBGR
City Arso-Papua Island Sao Paulo
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 208 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -2.930000, 140.780000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Arso-Papua Island (ARJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Arso Airport (ARJ) in Arso-Papua Island, Indonesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,979 kilometers (10,551 miles / 9,168 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southeast at a heading of 165°.

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 23:47 in Arso-Papua Island, it's 11:47 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 2,251 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Arso Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Arso-Papua Island (ARJ) follows a heading of 196° (south 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 Arso Airport (ARJ) 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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