ASJ
Amami
Japan
19,342 km
12,018 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
19,342 km
12,018 mi / 10,444 nm
Est. Flight Time
24h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
325°
northwest

Airport Comparison

ASJ GRU
Airport Name Amami Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code ASJ GRU
ICAO Code RJKA SBGR
City Amami Sao Paulo
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 27 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 28.430000, 129.710000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Amami (ASJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amami Airport (ASJ) in Amami, Japan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 19,342 kilometers (12,018 miles / 10,444 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 24h, flying northwest at a heading of 325°.

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 Japan 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 23:43 in Amami, it's 11:43 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 2,432 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Amami Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Amami (ASJ) follows a heading of 34° (north 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 Amami Airport (ASJ) 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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