BPN
Balikpapan-Borneo Island
Indonesia
16,731 km
10,396 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,731 km
10,396 mi / 9,034 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
212°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BPN GRU
Airport Name Sepinggan International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BPN GRU
ICAO Code WALL SBGR
City Balikpapan-Borneo Island Sao Paulo
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 12 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates -1.270000, 116.890000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,731 kilometers (10,396 miles / 9,034 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 212°.

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 20:00 in Balikpapan-Borneo Island, it's 09:00 in Sao Paulo. With a 11-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 2,447 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Sepinggan International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Balikpapan-Borneo Island (BPN) follows a heading of 145° (southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) 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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