BXT
Bontang-Borneo Island
Indonesia
16,896 km
10,498 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
16,896 km
10,498 mi / 9,123 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-11h
Asia/Makassar
Heading
213°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

BXT GRU
Airport Name Bontang Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code BXT GRU
ICAO Code WRLC SBGR
City Bontang-Borneo Island Sao Paulo
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Makassar America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 49 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 0.120000, 117.470000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Bontang-Borneo Island (BXT) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bontang Airport (BXT) in Bontang-Borneo Island, Indonesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 16,896 kilometers (10,498 miles / 9,123 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 213°.

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 21:31 in Bontang-Borneo Island, it's 10:31 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 2,410 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Bontang Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Bontang-Borneo Island (BXT) follows a heading of 144° (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 Bontang Airport (BXT) and Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

Calculate Flight Time Between Airports

Use our flight time calculator to find distances and estimated flight travel times between cities. Calculate flight duration for any airport pair worldwide.