GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
18,394 km
11,429 miles
HMY
Seosan
South Korea
Distance
18,394 km
11,429 mi / 9,932 nm
Est. Flight Time
23h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
23°
north northeast

Airport Comparison

GRU HMY
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Seosan Air Base
IATA Code GRU HMY
ICAO Code SBGR RKTP
City Sao Paulo Seosan
Country Brazil South Korea
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Seoul
Elevation 2,459 ft 39 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 36.700000, 126.490000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Seosan (HMY) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Seosan Air Base (HMY) in Seosan, South Korea is 18,394 kilometers (11,429 miles / 9,932 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 23h, flying north northeast at a heading of 23°.

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 South Korea. It is an intercontinental flight between South America and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 13:50 in Sao Paulo, it's 01:50 in Seosan. 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 2,420 feet between the two airports. Seosan Air Base sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Seosan (HMY) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 333° (north northwest). 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 Seosan Air Base (HMY) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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