GNS
Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island
Indonesia
15,428 km
9,587 miles
GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
Distance
15,428 km
9,587 mi / 8,331 nm
Est. Flight Time
19h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Asia/Jakarta
Heading
235°
southwest

Airport Comparison

GNS GRU
Airport Name Binaka Airport Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport
IATA Code GNS GRU
ICAO Code WIMB SBGR
City Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island Sao Paulo
Country Indonesia Brazil
Timezone Asia/Jakarta America/Sao_Paulo
Elevation 20 ft 2,459 ft
Coordinates 1.170000, 97.700000 -23.440000, -46.470000

Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) to Sao Paulo (GRU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Binaka Airport (GNS) in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, Indonesia to Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil is 15,428 kilometers (9,587 miles / 8,331 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 19h, flying southwest at a heading of 235°.

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 23:57 in Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island, it's 13:57 in Sao Paulo. With a 10-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 2,439 feet between the two airports. Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport sits higher than Binaka Airport.

The return flight from Sao Paulo (GRU) to Gunung Sitoli-Nias Island (GNS) follows a heading of 117° (east 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 Binaka Airport (GNS) 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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