GMP
Seoul
South Korea
18,319 km
11,383 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
18,319 km
11,383 mi / 9,891 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-12h
Asia/Seoul
Heading
336°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

GMP GRU
Airport Name Gimpo International Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GMP GRU
ICAO Code RKSS SBGR
City Seoul Sao Paulo
Country South Korea Brazil
Timezone Asia/Seoul America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 58 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 37.560000, 126.790000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Seoul (GMP) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Gimpo International Airport (GMP) in Seoul, South Korea to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 18,319 kilometers (11,383 miles / 9,891 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northwest at a heading of 336°.

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 South Korea 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 04:43 in Seoul, it's 16:43 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 2,401 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Gimpo International Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Seoul (GMP) follows a heading of 21° (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 Gimpo International Airport (GMP) 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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