AVU
Avu Avu Airport
Solomon Islands
15,297 km
9,505 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,297 km
9,505 mi / 8,260 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-14h
Pacific/Guadalcanal
Heading
142°
southeast

Airport Comparison

AVU GRU
Airport Name Avu Avu Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AVU GRU
ICAO Code AGGJ SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Solomon Islands Brazil
Timezone Pacific/Guadalcanal America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 25 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -9.870000, 160.410000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Avu Avu Airport (AVU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Avu Avu Airport (AVU) in Avu Avu Airport, Solomon Islands to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,297 kilometers (9,505 miles / 8,260 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southeast at a heading of 142°.

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 Solomon Islands 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 18:31 in Avu Avu Airport, it's 04:31 in Sao Paulo. With a 14-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 2,434 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Avu Avu Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Avu Avu Airport (AVU) follows a heading of 221° (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 Avu Avu Airport (AVU) 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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