GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
17,168 km
10,668 miles
INX
Inanwatan Airport-Papua Island
Indonesia
Distance
17,168 km
10,668 mi / 9,270 nm
Est. Flight Time
21h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+12h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
177°
south

Airport Comparison

GRU INX
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Inanwatan Airport
IATA Code GRU INX
ICAO Code SBGR WASI
City Sao Paulo Inanwatan Airport-Papua Island
Country Brazil Indonesia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Asia/Jayapura
Elevation 2,459 ft 9 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -2.130000, 132.160000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Inanwatan Airport-Papua Island (INX) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Inanwatan Airport (INX) in Inanwatan Airport-Papua Island, Indonesia is 17,168 kilometers (10,668 miles / 9,270 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 21h, flying south at a heading of 177°.

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 Indonesia. 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 16:21 in Sao Paulo, it's 04:21 in Inanwatan Airport-Papua Island. 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 2,450 feet between the two airports. Inanwatan Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Inanwatan Airport-Papua Island (INX) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 183° (south). 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 Inanwatan Airport (INX) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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