GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
16,864 km
10,479 miles
GVI
Green River
Papua New Guinea
Distance
16,864 km
10,479 mi / 9,106 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+13h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
196°
south southwest

Airport Comparison

GRU GVI
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Green River Airport
IATA Code GRU GVI
ICAO Code SBGR AYGV
City Sao Paulo Green River
Country Brazil Papua New Guinea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Port_Moresby
Elevation 2,459 ft 281 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -3.900000, 141.170000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Green River (GVI) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Green River Airport (GVI) in Green River, Papua New Guinea is 16,864 kilometers (10,479 miles / 9,106 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south southwest at a heading of 196°.

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 Brazil with Papua New Guinea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 09:27 in Sao Paulo, it's 22:27 in Green River. With a 13-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 2,178 feet between the two airports. Green River Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Green River (GVI) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 165° (south 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 Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Green River Airport (GVI) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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