GRU
Sao Paulo
Brazil
13,772 km
8,558 miles
IOU
Ile Ouen
New Caledonia
Distance
13,772 km
8,558 mi / 7,436 nm
Est. Flight Time
17h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
+14h
America/Sao_Paulo
Heading
218°
southwest

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GRU IOU
Airport Name Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport Edmond Cane Airport
IATA Code GRU IOU
ICAO Code SBGR NWWO
City Sao Paulo Ile Ouen
Country Brazil New Caledonia
Timezone America/Sao_Paulo Pacific/Noumea
Elevation 2,459 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -23.440000, -46.470000 -22.460000, 166.780000

Sao Paulo (GRU) to Ile Ouen (IOU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) in Sao Paulo, Brazil to Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) in Ile Ouen, New Caledonia is 13,772 kilometers (8,558 miles / 7,436 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 17h, flying southwest at a heading of 218°.

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 New Caledonia. 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 09:15 in Sao Paulo, it's 23:15 in Ile Ouen. With a 14-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 2,452 feet between the two airports. Edmond Cane Airport sits lower than Guarulhos - Governador Andre Franco Montoro International Airport.

The return flight from Ile Ouen (IOU) to Sao Paulo (GRU) follows a heading of 143° (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 Edmond Cane Airport (IOU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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