BJK
Maikoor Island
Indonesia
16,733 km
10,397 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,733 km
10,397 mi / 9,035 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Jayapura
Heading
179°
south

Airport Comparison

BJK GRU
Airport Name Nangasuri Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BJK GRU
ICAO Code WAPK SBGR
City Maikoor Island Sao Paulo
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jayapura America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 82 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -6.070000, 134.270000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Maikoor Island (BJK) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Nangasuri Airport (BJK) in Maikoor Island, Indonesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,733 kilometers (10,397 miles / 9,035 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 179°.

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 20:59 in Maikoor Island, it's 08:59 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 2,377 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Nangasuri Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Maikoor Island (BJK) follows a heading of 181° (south). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Nangasuri Airport (BJK) 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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