AXJ
Amakusa Airport
Japan
18,957 km
11,779 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
18,957 km
11,779 mi / 10,236 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Tokyo
Heading
341°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

AXJ GRU
Airport Name Amakusa Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code AXJ GRU
ICAO Code RJDA SBGR
City N/A Sao Paulo
Country Japan Brazil
Timezone Asia/Tokyo America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 340 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 32.480000, 130.160000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Amakusa Airport (AXJ) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Amakusa Airport (AXJ) in Amakusa Airport, Japan to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 18,957 kilometers (11,779 miles / 10,236 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 341°.

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 00:11 in Amakusa Airport, it's 12:11 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 2,119 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Amakusa Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Amakusa Airport (AXJ) follows a heading of 17° (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 Amakusa Airport (AXJ) 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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